What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Coordinator position at Tramontina?
The Procurement Coordinator will support two main areas of Tramontina USA’s business; the domestic purchasing process of necessary supplies, packaging, and consumables and the coordination of projects between our lawn & garden business channel and the factory in Brazil where these products are manufactured. This dynamic role will collaborate with many areas of the business and will be instrumental to our success and future growth.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Manage supplier/ vendor selection and relationships-- ensuring best interest of TUSA and Tramontina Globally. Obtains materials from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need.
- Studies market trends, interviews vendors, and recommends sources of supply.
- Perform analysis and generate purchase orders, including review of Requirements Planning (MRP) system reports, production plans and sales forecasts.
- Act as the primary contact for suppliers and internal partners for all categories. This includes working with suppliers and relevant internal departments on the resolution of quality issues and other issues/ projects pertaining to packaging materials and supplies.
- Provide all required documentation to support purchase recommendations and obtain the proper approvals prior to purchase.
- Maintain accurate purchase, price, and total cost data on applicable company systems. Prepare, update and release purchase orders.
- Develops and maintains necessary records and files for efficient operations.
- Maintain close communication with the factory in Brazil (Tramontina Multi) and their order management and shipment teams, ensuring alignment with Tramontina USA requirements.
- Drives continuous improvement and works collaboratively with leadership on identifying and implementing efficiency or performance improvements.
- Perform other duties as assigned, based on workload and business need.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in areas such as purchasing, supply chain, procurement, etc.
- Familiarity with packaging materials, especially folding carton, corrugated, and converted thin plastic film for consumer goods packaging is preferred.
- Proficient in Excel and Google Workspace.
- Working ERP experience; Oracle Cloud or SAP experience preferred.
- Proven ability to develop and maintain strong rapport within all levels of an organization.
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills and capability to promote new ideas.
- Strong decision-making abilities, using critical thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
- Goal-oriented, self-starter with excellent time management skills
- Strategic thinker, yet hands-on and tactical.
- Adept at team dynamics and results-focused, both internally and externally.
- Positive, optimistic personality.
This is an on-site full time position Monday-Friday.