Strategic Materials Procurement & Planning Coordinator

Sensient Technologies Corporation; Missouri; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensient Technologies Corporation in Saint Louis, Missouri, is seeking a Material Supply Chain Coordinator to secure raw materials, equipment, and services for the St. Louis facility, supporting service expectations for all business units.

The role involves tactical and strategic planning/purchasing to maximize service levels at minimum cost while maintaining world-class quality. Sponsorship: visa sponsorship not available; candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Three years minimum experience in Procurement.
• Knowledge of purchasing, traffic, and inventory control principles is beneficial.
• JD Edwards (JDE) experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Secure and plan raw materials, equipment, supplies and services to meet service level objectives.
• Collaborate with demand, production planning, logistics, and finance to align material planning with business objectives.
• Work with Quality Control and regulatory groups to maintain supplier approvals and provide information for requests.
• Validate pricing of invoices and coordinate with AP to resolve vendor invoice issues.
• Coordinate planning targets for raw material inventory and support Cash Conversion Cycle goals.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to achieve department goals and KPI targets.
• Coordinate with planning for return of obsolete/surplus materials and resolve billing errors with vendors.

Skills

Procurement

Cross-functional collaboration

Inventory control

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JD Edwards (JDE)

Job description

Sensient Technologies Corporation in Saint Louis, Missouri, is seeking a Material Supply Chain Coordinator to secure raw materials, equipment, and services for the St. Louis facility, supporting service expectations for all business units.

The role involves tactical and strategic planning/purchasing to maximize service levels at minimum cost while maintaining world-class quality. Sponsorship: visa sponsorship not available; candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.