Purchasing Specialist

ADP, Inc.; Bremen (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. in Bremen, GA is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to coordinate the purchase and distribution of materials, equipment, and supplies within the manufacturing facility.

You will estimate costs, negotiate with suppliers, manage RFQs, source globally, support new product launches, and drive cost reduction while ensuring on-time delivery.

This full-time role requires a bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field and 3–5 years of procurement experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or related field required.
• 3–5 years procurement experience in manufacturing environment required.
• Experience with negotiation, sourcing, bidding, contracting, supplier performance management and risk management preferred.
• Knowledge of purchasing systems (SAP) and MRP systems (JD Edwards Enterprise One) is a plus.
• Fluency in Japanese and cross-cultural experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Estimate cost by market price review and supplier cost
• Manage negotiation and implementation of all technical modifications
• Manage RFQ, negotiation, ordering, and expediting delivery
• Domestic and global sourcing to support multiple brands
• Support new product launches and set cost reduction programs
• Project management of purchasing activity for multiple concurrent new product development programs
• Ensure launches meet targets for quality, cost, and timing
• Hold suppliers accountable to commitments and project deliverables

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Sourcing

Vendor management

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

JD Edwards Enterprise One

Job description

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Purchasing Specialist

Full Time Bremen, GA, US

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Position Summary:

The Purchasing Specialist will coordinate activities related to the purchase and distribution of materials, equipment, and supplies within the manufacturing facility.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Estimate cost by reviewing the market price and determining the supplier’s cost
• Manages negotiation and implementation of all technical modifications.
• Manages the event ordering (RFQ, negotiation, ordering, expediting delivery)
• Domestic and global sourcing to support multiple brands
• Work on new product launches
• Set cost reduction programs in place and account for all direct material costs of the product.
• Project management of all purchasing activity (budget, timing, holding self and others accountable for delivering timely results) for multiple, concurrent new product development programs.
• Ensure product launch meets all program targets for quality, cost, and timing.
• Accountable
• Holds suppliers accountable to commitments and project deliverables independently and takes the appropriate steps to escape when required.
• Find new cost-effective materials, parts, and/or products for current models and/or new programs.
• Ensure the documentation is set (General Agreement on Purchase of parts, Initial Supplier Assessment, Signed Quality Manual, for an approved supplier list, etc.)
• Apply the necessary information to the Local Procurement Technical Assessment and arrangement of a meeting if necessary.
• Support other departments if necessary.
• Keep a good relationship with the suppliers (The supplier is our partner).

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field or equivalent experience
• At least 3-5 years of procurement experience in a manufacturing facility required
• Experience with negotiation, sourcing, bidding, contracting, supplier performance management, and risk management
• Knowledge of purchasing systems (such as SAP) and MRP systems (such as JD Edwards Enterprise One) is a plus
• Fluent in Japanese and experience with multiple cultures is a plus
• Experience in International Trade Practice is a plus
• Knowledge / Experience in 6S/5S is a plus