Procurement Specialist (Buyer)
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Description
- Under direct supervision, plans sourcing of goods and services to support manufacturing, field operations, technology, or project management strategic plans at the plant level
- Complies with and executes Category Management strategies in accordance with policies and procedures
- Issues purchase orders in response to material requirements established by manufacturing, field operations, or projects
- Implements agreements for local procurement of goods and services not covered under Category Management
- Creates request for quotations (RFQ) and organizes competitive biddings from various suppliers to obtain the best quality, delivery, and price for goods and services
- Assesses supplier performance
- Job tasks, correctly performed, impact indirectly on cost containment, efficiency, profitability or operations
- Completion of an undergraduate degree in a technical, business, or similar discipline required
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in procurement or production environment
- Advanced procurement certification preferred (CPM, etc.)
- Purchase to Pay knowledge is desirable