Procurement Planner (839)

Université de Lausanne; Lausanne; Vor Ort; CHF 80’000 - 100’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Procurement Planner to optimize procurement cycles and manage supply chain operations. This role involves strategic sourcing, negotiation with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with trade regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management, excellent negotiation skills, and experience with SAP in a manufacturing or petrochemical context. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and efficiency, and contribute to enhancing operational effectiveness while driving cost savings. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a crucial area of the business.

Qualifikationen

• 4+ years of SCM experience using SAP in a Petrochemical or Manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in SCM or related field required.

Aufgaben

• Plan and execute procurement cycles, maximizing cost savings.
• Conduct negotiations and manage supply chain flows effectively.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation Skills

Project Management

Cost Analysis

Market Analysis

Strategic Sourcing

Trade Compliance

Communication Skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)

Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

Certified in Production & Inventory Management (CPIM)

Tools

SAP

Business Software Applications

Jobbeschreibung

Procurement & Supply Chain Mgmt - Houston, TX - Full Time

Basic Function

Plans the procurement cycle, procures basic goods and services, and maximizes cost savings and cost avoidance efforts by utilizing negotiation skills and effective project management. Controls the supply chain management flows of goods and services to end-users, provides materials management services, executes procurement agreements and stand-alone procurement administration, and all other activities associated with the assigned commodity at the Material Services Group (MSG) or Procurement Group (PG) level and as per the Supply Chain Management Manual (SCMM) Authority Table.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Writes procurement plans, reviews and awards recommendations subsequent to approval by the management of the Company.
2. Conducts negotiation meetings and uses cost analysis and different commodity price indices to maximize value out of the negotiation with suppliers, manufacturers, and agreement holders.
3. Evaluates the lowest total cost of acquisition and ownership for materials and services.
4. Processes requisitions into procurement instruments in order to supply cost-efficient value-added goods and services according to requirement date, customer requirements, and engineering and inspection requirements within the assigned MSG, PG or Service Supply Group (SSG) as per the financial authority in the Supply Chain Management Manual (SCMM) including Trade Compliance procedures.
5. Engages in strategic sourcing activities within the assigned MSG(s) and PG(s) to provide supply management of goods and services from sources of manufacture that lower the total supply chain costs to the company.
6. Engages in trade compliance activities within the assigned MSG(s) and PG(s) to ensure suppliers input for all commodity subject for trade compliance review as per SCMM.
7. Supports company initiatives with procurement related tasks under the direction of P&L management. Recommends procedure improvement changes.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

1. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management (SCM), Purchasing, Materials Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, Computer Science, MIS or closely related Degrees.
2. Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) by APICS; with one (1) each being desirable, but optional with SCM degree.
3. Certified in Production & Inventory Management (CPIM) by APICS is desirable, but optional with SCM degree.
4. Equivalent certifications from the ISM, APICS or CIPS are acceptable.
5. Good working knowledge of sources of supply and the suitability of materials.
6. Ability to analyze various factors, be alert to shifting conditions in the marketplace, and use good judgement to make sound recommendations and decisions.
7. Proficient with business software applications.
8. Typically, at least four (4) years SCM experience using SAP within a Petrochemical Operating Company, Manufacturing Plant Operation, or Engineering-Procurement-Construction (EPC) Environment as a Procurement Planner in an Operational-Manufacturing setting or as a Contract Representative in a Project-Procurement-Management organization; or other related material activities.
9. Must be able to comprehend and communicate accurately, clearly and concisely in English.

NO THIRD PARTY CANDIDATES ACCEPTED