Procurement Specialist Role
Optimizing quality, cost, and availability is crucial to meeting business objectives. This Procurement Specialist will oversee procurement activities, ensuring timely and accurate execution of purchase orders, inventory control, contract negotiations, and supplier liaison services.
Primary Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement effective procurement strategies to drive business growth.
* Liaise with suppliers to accelerate material delivery and ensure order fulfillment according to timelines and schedules.
* Establish and maintain accurate records of procurement activities, including cost parameters and budgets.
* Review and develop procurement-related systems and activities to ensure compliance.
* Assist in new product development by corresponding with potential suppliers to trial and source ingredients.
* Investigate material delays and collaborate with the operations manager to mitigate production output and stock shortage impacts.
Requirements:
* Proven experience in procurement roles, preferably in manufacturing industries.
* Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and computer skills.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail.