Purchaser

StarrTrax; False Pass (AK); Presencial; USD 70 000 - 95 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

StarrTrax is seeking a Purchaser to manage local purchasing and supply chain activities at the Lebanon site, coordinating with suppliers and internal customers to ensure timely delivery and compliance. The role requires MRP/MPS expertise, SAP experience, and strong English communication.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in a related field, APICS CPIM preferred, and 5+ years in material planning or purchasing, with leadership experience desirable and a willingness to work the 8–5 schedule in a

Qualificações

• Bachelor's Degree in Materials Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Management or related field is required.
• APICS or CPIM Certifications are highly preferred.
• Experience of 5+ years in Material Planning or Purchasing.
• 3+ years of leadership/management experience preferred.
• Experience with MRP/MPS, preferably SAP.
• Experience with MS Office applications, especially Excel.
• Experience with SAP and electronic QMS systems.
• Knowledge of ISO standards (9001; 14001; 15378) and cGMP.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Manage local purchasing and supply management activities with emphasis on compliance and CSR.
• Communicate with suppliers to develop relationships and ensure on-time delivery.
• Handle all local purchasing for the site, including MRO and plant services.
• Assist reporting on KPIs where applicable.
• Generate reports from SAP and Celonis (Open PO, On-Time Delivery, spend data).
• Maintain SAP purchasing data, including pricing and material master data.
• Coordinate with other departments to satisfy purchasing needs.
• Lead cost-saving initiatives and optimize purchasing value.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description

POSITION: Purchaser

ATTRACTIVE SKILLS/EXPERIENCES:

• Bachelor's Degree in Materials Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Management or related field (required)
• APICS or CPIM Certifications (highly preferred)
• Experience (5+ years) in Material Planning or Purchasing
• Experience (3+ years) related to leadership and/or management (preferred)
• Experience and knowledgewith MRP/MPS (preferably SAP)
• Experience and knowledge with MS Office applications (especially MS Excel)
• Experience and knowledge with SAP and electronic QMS systems
• Demonstrated knowledge of ISO standards (9001; 14001; 15378) along with cGMP
• Demonstrated communication skills (written / oral) including the ability to read/speak English
• Ability and willingness to work in office and in a production floor setting with moderate noise
• Ability and willingness to work in fast-paced, matrix structured organization
• Willing to work traditional business hours (8am to 5pm) during weekdays (M-F) with the flexibility to accommodate supporting the 24/7 shift schedule

SUMMARY / RESPONSIBILITIES: This Purchaser will manage purchasing and supply management activities for the site with a strict attention to detail. Communicate with suppliers to further develop and foster working relationships. Handle all local purchasing activities for the Lebanon site (including Maintenance Repair and Operations, plant operating supplies and services, etc). Help with reporting on Key Performance Indicators, when/where applicable. Other potential duties/responsibilities include (but are not limited to)...

• Manage local purchasing and supply management activities with a strong focus on compliance and Corporate Social Responsibility, including Purchasing Guideline, Signature Guideline, etc.
• Help within respective area of responsibility to drive site objectives and achieve goals
• Support global purchasing with local information
• Act as the SME regarding the local supplier markets and requirements of local internal customers
• Manage all aspects of local buying, including but not limited to - sourcing, quoting and on time delivery; generate requests for quotes and/or bids for all commodities and services
• Review all submitted requisitions for accuracy and completion, while processing with the vendor accordingly
• Act as purchasing contact for local internal employee contacts
• Support and lead special initiatives seeking to optimize value generation or increase efficiency of purchasing activities (benchmarking; global sourcing, etc.)
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of purchase orders according to internal purchasing standards, to include verification of price terms and conditions
• As required by business needs - generate reports out of SAP and/or SIEVO / Celonis, including but not limited to - Open PO Reports, On Time Delivery report, open requisition reports, spend data and saving reports
• Maintaining SAP purchasing data for accuracy; this entails pricing information, records and material master data
• Communicate suppliers regarding escalated matters and/or potential obstacles
• Work with other departments and internal Company stakeholders (local or otherwise), as needed, to satisfy purchasing needs
• Manage past dues and expedite requests as needed; handle the acknowledgement process to includeattaching documents to appropriate SAP Purchase orders (this may also include quotes, or any other support documentation)
• Handle suppliers that have Vending Programs (i.e. MRO) and/or other Vendor Managed Inventory Systems that may include packaging, clean room supplies, office supplies and janitorial supplies
• Improve order efficiency rate (OER%) by using alternative order types (SPO, scheduling agreements, framework orders, etc.)
• Lead local cost-savings projects to achieve beneficial Company outcome(s)
• Manage all aspects of invoice reconciliation, such as research and problem resolution (GR/IR clearing)
• Coordinate action plans to adequately cover short-term demands, along with measures to solve critical supply situations based on quality, time or quantity matters
• Carry out regular supplier performance ratings with key suppliers
• Coordinate sustainable supplier development projects
• Conduct business review meetings with suppliers
• Support other departments regarding various supplier related topics (supplier audits, new product launches, etc.)
• Help promote and implement safety/EHS directives and maintain a clean and safe workspace
• Assure compliance with ISO certifications and cG