Responsibilities
- 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