Our client in Atlanta seeks a Strategic Sourcing Specialist with experience in supply chain and procurement for a permanent opportunity.
Responsibilities include:
·Category management for direct procurement for raw materials used in folding carton and cup production for North American converting plants.
·Establish and develop the supply base to ensure availability of quality materials in a timely and cost-effective manner.
·Establish criteria and strategy for negotiations with suppliers.
·Follow the Strategic Procurement Initiative (SPI) process to drive purchased items towards common specifications and increase supplier competition.
·Review commodity analyst reports for data integrity and validity of assumptions.
·Lead the development and implementation of a Supplier Management Program.
·Monitor supply/demand activity for key commodities.
·Proficient with the use of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Sourcing Systems.
·Lead the development and maintenance of raw material resource plans for key commodities.
·Ensure accurate and timely reporting to Supply Chain finance team regarding SPI and synergy projects, inflationary costs and budget assumptions.
·Effective and frequent communication regarding project updates to Supply Chain management including routine issues affecting the organization.
·Carry out all policies and achieve objectives as directed by the Director Procurement, Converting Raw Materials.
·Other duties as assigned.
location: Atlanta, Georgia
job type: Permanent
salary: $115,000 - 117,500 per year
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: No Degree Required
responsibilities:
·Category management for direct procurement for raw materials used in folding carton and cup production for North American converting plants.
·Establish and develop the supply base to ensure availability of quality materials in a timely and cost-effective manner.
·Establish criteria and strategy for negotiations with suppliers.
·Follow the Strategic Procurement Initiative (SPI) process to drive purchased items towards common specifications and increase supplier competition.
·Review commodity analyst reports for data integrity and validity of assumptions.
·Lead the development and implementation of a Supplier Management Program.
·Monitor supply/demand activity for key commodities.
·Proficient with the use of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Sourcing Systems.
·Lead the development and maintenance of raw material resource plans for key commodities.
·Ensure accurate and timely reporting to Supply Chain finance team regarding SPI and synergy projects, inflationary costs and budget assumptions.
·Effective and frequent communication regarding project updates to Supply Chain management including routine issues affecting the organization.
·Carry out all policies and achieve objectives as directed by the Director Procurement, Converting Raw Materials.
·Other duties as assigned.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 5 years of experience
- Education: No Degree Required
skills:
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