Negotiate contracts with suppliers to obtain the best prices and terms for products and services.
Manage and process purchase orders from requisition to delivery, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of goods.
Coordinate with internal departments to assess procurement needs and specifications.
Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure a reliable and quality supply chain.
Implement and oversee inventory control procedures to optimize stock levels and minimize excess or obsolete inventory.
Analyze market trends and supplier performance to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
Resolve issues related to shipment errors, quality discrepancies, and invoice mismatches.
Conduct sustainability assessments of procurement practices to ensure alignment with environmental and social governance goals.
Minimize risk by ensuring alternative sources of supply for critical items.
Execute timely, independent decisions and determine appropriate course of action based upon best practice and external customer requirements
Requires minimal supervision to manage daily activities and is able to meet published deadlines for activities
Adaptable to learn new processes, concepts, and skills
The company relies on experience and good business judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Education Requirements • Bachelor Degree a plus
Skills • Global thinker with a strategic mindset • Experience in Finance or Business • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Resourceful and innovative problem solver • 2+ years of data analysis • Strong negotiation and quantitative skills • Advanced MS Excel, VBA and financial modeling, a plus
Personal Attributes • Entrepreneurial instinct • Superior attention to detail • Positive work attitude, high energy level • Self-starter who is performance and quality oriented