- Exceptional Negotiation Skills: A track record of securing favorable terms and pricing with vendors.
- Collaborative Leadership: The ability to influence and act as a resource for less experienced colleagues, and the potential to lead small, focused projects.
- Agility and Resilience: Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to change under pressure.
- Excellent Communication: An ability to explain complex or sensitive information clearly and work effectively to build internal and external consensus.
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors
Responsibilities
- Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation: Lead the procurement process for critical materials, components, and services. Under supervision, you will skillfully negotiate pricing and terms of purchase to secure the lowest total cost consistent with high standards for quality and reliable delivery.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Manage relationships with key non-strategic suppliers (up to ~$5M spend), focusing on robust engagement and performance management. Act as a primary point of contact for supply chain issues, ensuring a smooth flow of materials.
- Procurement Execution: Efficiently process purchase orders (POs), RFQs (Request for Quotes), and supplier proposals. Expedite urgent orders and proactively manage the timely receipt of all materials to support manufacturing demands.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain Management (SCM/MPM) teams to forecast needs, maintain optimal inventory levels, and identify/recommend new, high-quality suppliers.
- Process Improvement: Champion best practices within the purchasing lifecycle, leading efforts to resolve material-related accounting and receiving issues, and contributing to overall supply chain efficiency.
- working in a smoke free environment
Skills
- Purchasing/Procurement (3 years of experience is required)
- supply chain management (3 years of experience is required)
Qualifications
- Years of experience: 3 years
- Experience level: Experienced
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
