Position Summary
We are looking for a qualified Junior Supply Chain Specialist. This position will report to the Supply Chain Manager. The Junior Supply Chain Specialist manages his / her commodity to ensure on time delivery of quality material that is within budget.
Responsibilities
- Places and maintains purchase orders for raw materials/components within responsible area
- Works with suppliers to manage on time deliveries
- Works with suppliers to expedite or defer material deliveries depending on changes in requirements
- Responsible for maintaining appropriate inventory levels to support production plan
- Maintains accurate master of materials and purchase order information in the SAP/ERP system
- Has a strong focus on material cost reduction, lead time reduction, supplier performance improvement along the complete supply chain
- Ability to negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers if required
- Organizes regular Business Reviews with vendors to improve supplier KPIs, track goal milestones and review pending open actions
- Work with the quality department to resolve any non-conformance issues and coordinate preventive and corrective actions
- Monitors sourcing and supply chain related performance metrics
- Provides support to suppliers to comply with any import/export requirements
- Participates in team meetings to ensure continuous improvements
Required Skills / Knowledge
- At least 1 year of experience in Procurement/Purchasing/Supply Chain
- Associate degree required. Bachelors or Masters in Procurement/Purchasing/Supply Chain or similar discipline is preferred
- Strong customer (external and internal) focus and commitment
- Demonstrated skills in supplier relationship management
- Electrical and mechanical technical understanding
- Open for limited travel
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Detailed oriented
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- SAP ERP software knowledge is a plus