Procurement Specialist - Chemicals/Manufacturing Industry

Role : Procurement Specialist

Responsibilities:

- Knowledge of Supply Chain process and procedures to be able to assist in measuring performance.

- Maintain accurate procurement and item master records for audits and reporting purposes.

- Reviews PRs and Catalog submissions for completeness and accuracy.

- Conducts market research and collaborates with programs to ensure full compliance with the procedures, Corporate Purchasing Manual and the Item Master SOP.

- Prepare and manage procurement documentation, including purchase orders, contracts, vendor agreements, and reports.

- Conducts other transactional activity in support of the Global Supply Chain organization as needed.

- Provide timely updates to inquiries and provides resolution when required.

- Facilitates Request for Information (RFIs) actions to gather details for necessary progression.

- Must adhere to the expectations of the Service Level Agreements and KPI Metrics

- Proactively manages the distribution of Purchase Request to the Supply Chain professionals while monitoring completion.

- Assists in identifying trends in the system of record that may be causing performance delays/bottlenecks within Supply Chain.

- Be proficient in the accountable systems to assist with system testing, training, and resolving issues.

- Performs other duties and assignments as required.

- Develop and Implement Strategic plans for International Procurement.

- Lead and manage a team of procurement professionals.

- Set Performance expectations, provide feedback, and conduct performance evaluations.

- Identify and evaluate potential international suppliers.

- Negotiate on contracts and agreements with suppliers to ensure favorable terms and conditions.

- Develop cost-effective procurement strategies.

- Ensure compliance with international trade laws and regulations.

- Ensure that purchased goods and services meet quality standards.

- Communicate effectively with internal departments and external suppliers.

- Prepare and present reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) and procurement metrics.

- Analyze data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and opportunities for cost savings.

Experience:

- Minimum One year professional experience relating to subcontracting, purchasing, or item master.

- Attention to detail and a focus on data accuracy.

- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

- Knowledge of supply chain best practices and industry trends as it relates to cataloging and purchasing.

- Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), contract law, purchasing policies and procedures a plus.

- Professional experience relating to subcontracting or purchasing a plus.