Role: Performs tasks associated with ordering and expediting finished goods, components, packaging materials, raw materials, and MRO commodities. Pro-active and direct communication with suppliers is vital. Process Purchase Orders (PO’s) & Transfer Orders (TOs), place and expedite orders, and resolve related problems of significant complexity. Participate in internal projects as assigned.

Education:

· Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent.

· At least 3-5 years relevant work experience - preferably in the manufacturing process industries

· Possess relevant Inventory Management & knowledge of Supply/Demand Planning is an added advantage.

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Main Job Duties:

· Manages supplier relationships and works to improve “overall” supplier performance.

· Plans and issues purchase orders in support of engineering and production requirements.

· Manage purchasing activities to ensure that sufficient parts are on hand to meet short range schedules for make-to-order products.

· Monitors and communicates supplier performance for delivery, quality, and cost management.

· Implement commodity strategies to ensure long-term, cost-effective supply of materials

· Evaluates SL data, weekly inventory reports, and other data resources in determining purchase order quantities.

· Research potential Suppliers and/or Service Providers to meet sourcing requirements, as applicable.

· Performs other Procurement-related administrative tasks including, but not limited to, Invoice Discrepancy Resolution, Payment Authorizations, Compiling Statistical data and Reports, Maintaining Partnership meeting minutes, etc.

· Maintains Supplier Management processes (e.g. qualification, selection, evaluation, development, classification); update supplier evaluation systems to obtain and the best suppliers and ensure transparency.

· Establishes inventory requirements by studying manufacturing history and production forecasts.

· Plans work and personal development goals, working in conjunction with manager as needed.

· Follows-up on acknowledgements and open purchase order reports to eliminate bottlenecks.

· Contributes to the implementation and ensure usage of globally defined methods, processes, and systems to ensure high process efficiency and process compliance.

· Identifies and follows-up on internal customer issues, implement approved process improvements resulting in increased customer satisfaction.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

· MRP or ERP software experience, Infor Cloud preferred.

· Demonstrated excellent negotiation skills.

· Flexibility to adjust and thrive in an environment with changing requirements, schedules, and priorities for multiple projects and assignments.

· Strong desire to promote positive change.

· Self-driven and resourceful to achieve goals independently as well as work well in groups.

· Complex problem-solving skills - ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

· Critical thinking skills – able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

· Well-developed communicates skills; able to clearly and concisely express information (or data) to associates, peers, and management.

· Knowledge of customer principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for service and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

· Proactively driving continuous improvements & demonstrate initiative.

· Ability to multi-task managing multiple customer accounts simultaneously.

· Ability to use MS Outlook, Word and Excel proficiently.

Personal Qualities/Behaviors:

· Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, lighting, and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.

· This position will have exposure to the manufacturing areas where, under certain areas, the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and mandatory hearing protection are required.

· Regularly required to stand; walk and communicate with others.

· Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.

· Able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs (11.3kgs) occasionally.