Procurement Specialist

Summary

The Commodity Buyer will support Procurement Lead executing Procurement Priorities in line with business goals and initiatives controlling the whole supply cycle (request for quote, negotiation, PO placement and order fulfilment). In this role you will use your experience and/or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and effect short term initiatives and long term departmental improvements.

Roles and Responsibilities:
• Negotiate best cost & delivery, with suppliers; place and follow up on PO’s for assigned commodities
• Manage effective working relationships with suppliers for PO execution
• Manage problems and schedule changes to ensure on time delivery
• Update ERP to ensure accurate planning
• Develops new solutions under guidance and/or in a team setting
• Balance both tactical execution with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost and lead time red...