Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
- Maintains local and/or regional responsibility for a specific indirect commodity or group of indirect commodities for price/value determination and supplier relationship development, working independently.
- Quotes and negotiates the indirect materials and services under the assigned commodities according to Indirect Procurement process/procedures.
- Identifies opportunities in the assigned commodities for increased value proposition.
- Analyze the market and recommends alternative suppliers where applicable
- Evaluate suppliers performance and recommend solutions for cost savings/avoidance, on time deliveries and overall quality
- Supports internal customers to resolve quality, serviceability and performance related issues for products or bid activities
- Issue purchase orders in accordance with company procedures
- Manage purchase orders, follows compliance with the terms and conditions set forth in these orders
- Generate reports related to the position
- Receives assignments in the form of tasks and goals and follows established guidelines, procedures and policies to meet individual and department objectives
- Works within established professional standards and practices
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies:
- Working knowledge of the marketplace conditions for the area of specialization including industry pricing, technology and supply/demand trends.
- Good negotiation, communication and presentation skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight time deadlines
- Good command of written and spoken English and Spanish
- Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office
- SAP application (MM) knowledge is a plus
- Organized and result oriented person with the ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion
- Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight time deadlines
Typical Experience
- Minimum 1 year relevant experience on a similar position
Typical Education
- University graduate/ Bachelors degree
