What You Will Do:
As the Strategic Procurement Specialist, you will play a vital role in compiling data to develop cost reduction strategies. Your responsibilities will also entail reviewing and negotiating contracts for key products and strategic suppliers in order to secure favorable terms and conditions.
Responsibilities of this role include:
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Analyzing and calculating procurement costs and developing cost reduction strategies.
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Evaluating sourcing procedures and presenting improvement strategies to senior management for approval.
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Driving purchasing decisions based on cost and scenario, as well as market trends.
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Identifying the suppliers that are most important to the success of the company and negotiating long-term contracts that set out prices, quality standards, cost-reduction targets, delivery timescales, and commercial terms and conditions.
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Participating in strategic planning meetings to align procurement goals with company objectives.
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Developing policies and procedures for the procurement process.
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Establishing and maintaining relationships with suppliers and other stakeholders.
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Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Your Must Haves:
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Must be 18 years of age or older.
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High School Diploma or General Education Equivalent ('GED').
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5+ years of sourcing and procurement experience in the chemical industry.
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Thorough understanding of vendor and supply chain management including procurement processes, systems, and regulations.
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Ability to apply critical thinking skills as well as draw conclusions and prepare accurate reports of results.
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Exemplary prioritization and multitasking skills.
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Skilled knowledge of contract law, vendor management & project management principles.
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Proficient Microsoft Office products: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
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Able to work independently and in a fast paced, team environment.
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Skilled knowlege in budget/resource management.
What We Prefer You Have:
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Bachelor's degree in business with emphasis on Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
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Certification in Procurement or Supply Chain Management (e.g., CSCP, CPSM).
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Familiarity with using ERP systems, managing budgets & vendors.
Our Environment:
This position is combination-based with home office setting and plant environments. When traveling to sites, expected exposure to wet, hot, cold, various shifts, requiring Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Frequently (role requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
Stand, climb stairs, walk, sit, reach outward, squat/kneel, bend. Lift/Carry up to 25 lbs & push/pull 25 lbs.
Constant (role requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
Use of fingers and hands. Lift/Carry 10 lbs or less & push/pull 10 lbs or less.
