What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist position at Reese Consumer Health?
At Reese Consumer Health, we put Consumers First! Our diverse product portfolio includes category leading brands such as Reese’s Pinworm®, Reese’s Colotest® and new brands such as LiceGuard® As Reese focuses on an aggressive growth strategy, we are looking for a experienced and driven Procurement Specialist to join our growing Supply Chain Team.
Founded in 1907 and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Reese Consumer Health is a consumer-first, insight-driven company with nearly 120 years of expertise in manufacturing, marketing, and collaborating with retailers. Reese helps organizations create innovative OTC products and supplements, leveraging deep industry knowledge to deliver high-quality solutions across the healthcare sector. With an expanding portfolio of brands, Reese is committed to driving consumer health innovation through omnichannel strategies that reach a wide range of consumers across multiple retail and distribution channels.`
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Buyer will coordinate and perform the day-to-day procurement and supply chain activities within the Department as directed by the Supply Chain Manager. He or She will provide support to other departments through coordinating delivery of MRO materials and services with lowest cost and shortest lead time possible. Additionally, the Buyer will focus on short to medium term Supply Chain department objectives by focusing on strategic sourcing of new/alternative suppliers & services and maintaining Supplier Relationship Management best practices.
RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:
- Vet and help on-board alternative & new suppliers through RFI/RFQ/RFP process.
- Perform cost analysis and negotiate pricing on quotes and service agreements from potential new suppliers.
- Utilize ERP system to perform MRP on purchased materials and issue POs to suppliers (Direct spend).
- Review and maintain safety stock and optimize ordering parameters of assigned purchased production materials in ERP System on a regular basis (Direct Spend).
- Utilize Open PO’s report to follow-up with suppliers on past-due purchase orders.
- Work with sales & marketing, and operations teams to communicate and coordinate availability of assigned purchased materials.
- Work with suppliers to resolve product nonconformances and collect corrective action documents.
- Manage Supplier Relationships through regular supplier visits and conducting Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR’s)
- Issue MRO POs to vendors via service & material requisition process (Indirect Spend). Coordinator building maintenance and service vendor visits as needed.
- Other duties as assigned by the Supply Chain Manager.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
- 3-5 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing or a distribution setting.
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field from an accredited college or university.
QUALIFICATIONS / OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Work independently with minimal supervision & demonstrate time management skills.
- Good customer service/phone skills and flexibility for handling a wide range of business functions.
- Detail-oriented, ability to prioritize tasks; ability to adapt and quickly respond to shifts in business needs.
- Experience with ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, Syspro, etc.) & proficient with Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience in pharmaceutical, life science, or consumer packaged goods industry preferred.
Reese Cunsumer Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.