Buyer/Procurement Specialist: Manages major responsibilities across multiple supply chain disciplines on a regular basis. Performs supply chain activities that cannot be attributed to a defined discipline. May also include professional employees required to perform activities across several disciplines on smaller site.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plans and organizes all elements of product manufacturing and distribution related to the acquisition of materials and services.

• Provides expertise to one or more Supply Chain disciplines in implementations and process execution.

• Works with internal teams to coordinate procurement and shipment of supplies.

• Assists in gathering information on new vendors, sources, market, current processes and prices

• Provides inputs based on issues faced in day-to-day operations

• Executes approved initiatives under guidance of supervisor.

• Resolves general queries from internal and external stakeholders.

• Adheres to import, export, and excise regulation as per compliance

• Works with limited supervision to achieve day-to-day objectives impacting supply chain strategies and operational goals.

• Responsible for making minor changes or enhancements to supply chain management processes and systems.

• Explains policies, practices and procedures to other functions to support Supply Chain Strategy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to Build Supplier Relationships

• Experienced Negotiator

• Project Management Skills

• Ability to Communicate effectively

• Manufacturing Experience

• Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement Experience

• Knowledge of Contract Creation and Review

• Proficient in SAP

• Proficient in Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook