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Job Description:
What this Job Entails:
The Procurement Specialist II will execute purchases of assets and accessories for global locations, with emphasis on meeting corporate targets for cost reduction, on time delivery, inventory reduction, lead-time reduction, and customer focus.
Scope:
1.Applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues
Works on problems of moderate scope
2.Receives general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new projects
Your Roles and Responsibilities:
- Prepare purchase requisitions, seeking appropriate approvals & escalation, and issue purchase orders in accordance with company policy and negotiated terms and conditions.
- Engage in continuously auditing data integrity for accuracy within the ERP system to include min/max levels, PO, cost, quantity on order, and lead times, and any other material information needed to be able to purchase each item & manage inventory effectively.
- Ensure timely order processing, delivery and shipment of materials to meet the schedule requirements, while preventing overstock situations.
- Liaise closely with internal business partners to ensure requirements are understood and met in a timely manner.
- Establish, maintain and develop good business relationships with global team & stakeholders, while supporting company values and standards.
- Collaborate, identify gaps, & make recommendations for continuous improvement in process, system, reporting, order accuracy & efficiency, while providing supporting data & reports.
- Engage in analysis of beta testing & implementations of order process improvements with clear metrics of success, updating process documentation accordingly.
- Support department in developing / refining training materials & participate in training of the global team.
- Participate in monitoring and evaluation of vendor performance & supply chain while participating in improvement activities that will optimize the supply of materials in an efficient manner.
- Assist Accounting and Receiving departments in ensuring accuracy of billing accounts and resolving issues.
- Collaborate with the company’s global teams to ensure business requirements are met & all issues resolved in a timely manner.
- Utilize comprehensive understanding of business requirements, supply chain, manufacturing processes & external factors to optimize ordering & inventory management.
- Other duties as required. This list is not meant to be a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities assigned to this position.
Required Qualifications/Skills:
1. Bachelor’s degree (B.S/B.A) from four-college or university and 2 to 5 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
2. Builds productive internal and external working relationships
3. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
4. Working knowledge of MRP systems, Internet, office/document software and database query on multiple platforms
5. Deep understanding of spreadsheet/reporting manipulation, including pivot tables, functions (i.e. vlookup/trim/concatenate/etc), & understanding of automation tools (i.e. macros)
6. Experience with process improvement & cost savings in a corporate purchasing department
7. Ability to engage in clear communication with cross functional global teams through presentations & documentation that get results.
8. Ability to exhibit professionalism when collaborating with global teams & stakeholders.
9. High energy & creative critical thinking partnered with results-oriented attitude.
10. Strong planning, organization, prioritization and consistent execution skills in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all assigned levels with the vendor/customer and both within and outside the company
Physical Demand & Work Environment:
- Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing
- Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment
- Must be able to use a computer
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively
- Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Contractor
$91k-117k (estimate)
05/18/2024
06/14/2024
astreya.com
San Jose, CA
1,000 - 3,000
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