Procurement/Sourcing Specialist III

Job Description

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions OfficeThe Sourcing Specialist III must support the local procurement team in the following activities:Maintain continuous material availability and minimize inventory. Negotiate availability and cost of materials from external suppliers. Solicit quotations for materials and services, analyze bids for specification compliance, pricing, delivery commitments, and evaluate the sources to ensure they can sustain providing secure supply chain model. Lead cost savings projects and work with cross-functional teams to drive cost savings to completion. Handle supplier relationships, monitoring supplier performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations. Look for new innovative solutions and products to cement supply chain flexibility. Support supplier risk mitigation activities by highlighting risk to the organization and implementing long-term and short-term strategies to avoid revenue risk to the company. Support New Product Introduction activities by sourcing raw materials that meet customer specifications. Participate in purchasing performance metrics, reporting, and improvement opportunities. Support continuous improvement and operational excellence processes. Complete special projects as assigned and provide manager support as required. This position may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements/Qualifications: Minimum required Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Related Field. 5 or more years of experience in procurement and supply chain. Prior experience in sourcing of new materials to mitigate supply chain risk required. Experience in planning, manufacturing, quality, or engineering subject areas desired. MRP knowledge and ERP experience in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of procurement processes and strategic supplier management required. Ability to lead project execution of cost saving, sourcing, and inventory management programs. Proven negotiating experience and results required. ISO or equivalent system and change control (FDA, cGMP) experience required. Operational Environment knowledge desired. Computer proficiency required in Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Must be familiar with working in a fast-paced dynamic environment and have the ability to flex with changing demands. They must possess the following attributes: Anticipate needs and problems while creating solutions. Demonstrates a sense of urgency, contagious optimism, and a “can do” attitude. Is curious, inquisitive, innovative, never satisfied with the status quo, and not afraid to challenge where required. Greets challenge and change as opportunity. Has courage and confidence to take risks and learn from mistakes. Is authentic, open, and leads by example, holding self and others accountable. Collaborates with others. Stretches across borders, breaks silos, and builds effective partnerships with internal customers and colleagues. Working Conditions: Works in an office environment. Some travel required.#J-18808-Ljbffr