We are an international mid-sized group with an appetite for innovations, approachable management, led by objectives/targets which give the opportunity for a wide range of empowerment. We, as a growth-oriented market leader, invite you to join us on our journey from good to great!
objective:
to achieve the business goals by leading operations of purchasing department activities relative to procurement of material and supplies needed for operations. Focus on maintenance, repairs, and operating supplies (mro), services, and direct materials ensuring compliance with the stated doa and corporate purchasing procedures as defined by the regional purchasing manager, purchasing director, or purchasing vp while constantly reducing costs, driving quality improvement and delivery requirements of the organization.
primary responsibilities:
* collect and analyze data to ensure proper decision-making regarding supplier selection/consolidation, cost reduction, vendor performance, and inventory management goals.
* obtain bids/quotes to receive the lowest cost and highest service for designated materials.
* process requisitions or orders for both indirect and direct materials as well as supplies and equipment.
* interact with all departments to obtain clear requirements for requisition requests or new projects.
* work seamlessly with supply chain to expedite deliveries when necessary to ensure timely receipt of materials.
* validate and authorize payment of invoices and resolve any issues.
* conduct new vendor qualification audits as well as pa re-certification audits.
* ensure compliance with the doa and other corporate purchasing requirements.
* prepare various reports as required such as vendor iso certifications, vendor profiles, supplier performance evaluations, purchasing spend, and price history.
* perform special projects as required.
* represent the company in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
* responsible for the selection of vendors for the most critical goods or services in the area of responsibility.
* communicate and coordinate with other functions and establish constructive working relationships with others within the company.
* benchmark and locate vendors of materials, equipment, or supplies, and propose to the management to determine product availability and terms of sales.
* periodically review with purchasing manager performance measures and anticipate potential negative trends in operations and propose corrective actions when necessary.
* develop with the management budget/spend with a focus on volume, product costs, and margins.
* resolve conflicts and negotiate with others.
* supervise the maintenance of records of purchases, delivery dates, vendors, costs, and other resources.
* work seamlessly with supplier quality engineering to develop a superior supply base which delivers continuous improvement in product or services to the operations.
reports to: regional purchasing manager (fasten)
contact for this position: carolina morales
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