Purchasing Associate

Responsible for creating and implementing purchasing strategies to support productivity and working capital objectives for assigned product category.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• May negotiate and create smaller, less complex supplier contracts based on competence, competitive standing, and alignment with company vision; maintain cost control and drive cost reduction
• Prepare, analyze, evaluate and issue quotations ensuring all purchasing policy and objectives are met; complete purchase transactions ensuring that all deliverables are met
• Responsible for site inventory levels, product rejects and chargebacks
• Attend daily cross-functional team meetings and support parts flow to operations; responsible for resolution of escalated supplier issues
• May evaluate suppliers against quarterly supplier scorecard; perform site visits, collect and analyze internal metric data; require compliance to all performance parameters for which supplier is accountable
• May assist with or participate in key projects such as e-commerce, product development, spend / cost reduction analysis, etc.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :

• High school Diploma
• Up to three years of relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

COMPETENCES

• Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

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