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Form of workIndirect Procurement Specialist:
SUMMARY: Reporting to the Director of Purchasing/Sourcing, this position is responsible for assisting in the development and execution of sourcing strategies. The objective is to achieve best total value for the business, including management strategies and execution, supplier relationship, and negotiation by performing the following:
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with the implementation of consistent planning, forecasting, scheduling, and resource management processes to meet varying project sizes, scope, and needs.
- Exercise independent and professional judgment in dealing with team members to solve company constraints/problems and coordinating issues as it relates to the company business plan, cost, and capacity.
- Lead project planning when/where directed and schedule/attend daily/weekly review meetings.
- Develop category strategies and business continuity plans for assigned categories.
- Manage and develop supplier portfolios in accordance with aligned strategies, taking into account performance, risk and the need to maintain a competitive environment.
- Support departmental goals for inventory dollars, inventory turns, cost reductions, and excess inventory reductions.
- Responsible for timely production and distribution of periodic contract reporting as defined by senior management. This includes but is not limited to reports on usage, supply trends, new projects, and inventory/product status.
- Ensure 24-48 hour turnaround on all quote requests and sales related inquiries.
- Determine procurement requirements by maintaining contact with Internal Team and/or customers, conducting surveys, benchmarking best practices, analyzing information and applications.
- Responsible for maintaining and reporting on the release of purchase orders, in accordance with company procedures from company sourced/managed contracts, working with the company’s internal Supply Chain Planners.
- Responsible for maintaining and reporting on customer sourced contracts/projects.
- Ensure proper maintenance of vendor database within an ERP System.
- Performs day-to-day purchasing for assigned departments.
- Ability to effectively interact with internal and external personnel at all levels.
- Maintains confidential company information.
- Study sales/purchase records and prior company transactions in relation to contracts (invoice pricing, contract allocation, etc.).
- Keep abreast of changes affecting both the supply of, and demand for, needed products and materials.
- Continually update and maintain an exceptional level of product knowledge.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
PREFERRED:
- 4 year degree in relevant field
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a purchasing department
- Experienced with computer driven purchasing systems, preferably MRP/ERP, a plus.
REQUIRED:
- Associate Degree in relevant field.
- Minimum 2 years’ applied experience in purchasing.
- Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office
- Good interpersonal and negotiations skills.
- Professional, clear and effective communication skills (written and/or verbal)
- Ability to multi-task.
- Thorough knowledge of procurement methodology and strategy sourcing.
AAP/EEO Statement:
Roskam Foods is a recognized veteran friendly and equal opportunity employer.
