Buyer/Procurement Specialist: Manages major responsibilities across multiple supply chain disciplines on a regular basis. Performs supply chain activities that cannot be attributed to a defined discipline. May also include professional employees required to perform activities across several disciplines on smaller site.
Primary Responsibilities: • Plans and organizes all elements of product manufacturing and distribution related to the acquisition of materials and services. • Provides expertise to one or more Supply Chain disciplines in implementations and process execution. • Works with internal teams to coordinate procurement and shipment of supplies. • Assists in gathering information on new vendors, sources, market, current processes and prices • Provides inputs based on issues faced in day-to-day operations • Executes approved initiatives under guidance of supervisor. • Resolves general queries from internal and external stakeholders. • Adheres to import, export, and excise regulation as per compliance • Works with limited supervision to achieve day-to-day objectives impacting supply chain strategies and operational goals. • Responsible for making minor changes or enhancements to supply chain management processes and systems. • Explains policies, practices and procedures to other functions to support Supply Chain Strategy.
Preferred Qualifications: • Ability to Build Supplier Relationships • Experienced Negotiator • Project Management Skills • Ability to Communicate effectively • Manufacturing Experience • Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement Experience • Knowledge of Contract Creation and Review • Proficient in SAP • Proficient in Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook