Educational Background Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
- At least 5 years of professional experience in a similar position or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills, Training, Experience, Competencies
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent negotiation skills and assertiveness during negotiations
- Strong legal and contract understanding
- Attention to detail
- Ability to solve practical problems
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Knowledge of procurement software and ERP systems, preferably SAP
Job Content: Essential Functions Required for Job
- Disciplinary and functional management of strategic buyers to ensure compliance to policies and procedures throughout the procurement processes, from requisition to receipt of goods or services.
- Execute and oversee the purchasing of goods, services, and materials required by the plant, to ensure quality standards and competitive pricing.
- New vendor setup and relationship management.
- Request quotes for direct and indirect materials based on business needs.
- Negotiate contracts for advantageous terms with suppliers, including pricing and delivery schedules.
- Organize the collection and set-up of all relevant purchasing master data in SAP to maintain info records and schedule agreements.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure product/service specifications are met and resolve any issues.
- Other duties as assigned.
