Buyer/Procurement Specialist at Zobility in West Des Moines, Iowa

Job Description:

• 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.

• 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.

• 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