Strategic Purchasing Specialist Jobs

We are looking forSTRATEGIC PURCHASING SPECIALISTto join our growing team who are passionate about environmental issues, social impact and keen to be part of the solution.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of cost history of parts assigned, supporting project teams to roll up actual cost
• Work closely with the company finance, legal and compliance departments to make sure contracts and terms are favourable.
• Coordinate international shipping for export and import matters
• Ensure that all of the products follow key business criteria and specification list.
• Finding suppliers that produce quality items within the business’ budget
• Processing orders, following up on shipping statuses, initiating Returns and exchanges and handling damage claims
• Locating key suppliers, negotiating the company’s purchasing agreements and making sure the materials and products meet the company’s specifications.
• Gathering and preparing documents like quotes, proposals and purchase terms and conditions from suppliers
• Carefully analyse and monitor suppliers and record their performance.
• Build ongoing relationships with suppliers
• Lead supplier selection and make vs. buy decisions in alignment with the category strategies, delivering maximum supplier performance for our business.

Requirements

• The desire, willingness, and capability to “roll up their sleeves” and do as well as lead
• Bachelor’s degree preferably in business, business administration, or finance; and seven (7) years related purchasing experience in packaging or plastic industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of contract law; principles of negotiations; procurement techniques; research and market analysis techniques; contract development and administration
• Proven ability to deliver results in supplier selection, management, negotiation, capacity planning, and risk management.
• Must be proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Must have strong analytical and transparent measurement skills (quantitative)
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to produce clear and well-organized documents

Interested candidates please send in your CV to: [email protected]