Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Essential Functions
- Sources and negotiates with potential suppliers, requests quotations, evaluates, analyzes results and recommends suppliers based on FPI procedures and all applicable laws.
- Works with Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance and all internal customers to find cost reduction opportunities
- Performs in-depth cost analysis, focusing on process cost information for cost reduction opportunities.
- Acts as a primary contact for supplier negotiations and contracts on indirect materials.
- Places orders for goods and services that have proper purchase order requisition approval.
- Provides cost analysis data to management for strategic decision making.
- Acts as primary contact in resolving issues involving suppliers: invoice discrepancies, pricing, deliveries, etc.
- Maintains positive supplier relationships to ensure good quality, cost and delivery
- Requests & tracks supplier documentation on behalf of Accounting Department
- Ensures regulatory & safety compliance of purchased goods by obtaining Safety Data Sheets
- Ensures products adhere to internal policies and bridges the gap between policymakers and internal customers
- PowerPoint presentation support for management
- Technical support & troubleshooting software-related issues
- Fosters a positive work environment by remaining friendly, helpful and cordial
- Manages and improves key controlled documents
- Researches and sources non-inventory products and irregular services
- Provides day-to-day guidance to junior team members
- Analyzes workflows & processes; suggests & implements efficient and time-saving/cost-saving solutions
- Supports Kaizen and continuous improvement activities to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve processes
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Dimensions (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities or KSAs)
- Proficient oral and written communication skills
- Proficient in constructing analytical tools for decision making using Microsoft Office.
- Technical aptitude and inclination.
- Strong interpersonal skills; able to forge internal customer and external supplier relationships.
- Deadline and detail-oriented
- Experience and understanding of the entire supply chain from order placement to accounts payable.
- Working knowledge of ERP system functionality (INFOR Net-Link)
- Project and time management to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Data management & analysis of unstructured data
- Cross-functional collaboration & problem-solving between departments
- Self-education in related areas & teaching team members
- Networking with suppliers and professionals in and outside the industry
- Retains knowledge and utilizes it for quick and efficient routine work
Minimum Qualifications
Education Requirements
- AS/AA in Supply Chain Management, Business, OR Engineering, OR a related field OR 1-year Supply Chain OR Purchasing/Procurement, OR other related experience is required.
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