Procurement Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION:
POSITION SUMMARY:
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The Contract Procurement Specialist will be pivotal in supporting direct material sourcing projects related to Raw Materials or Packaging.
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Responsibilities will encompass leading or supporting projects to achieve financial goals of the department, maintain quality, and ensure security of supply.
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Contractor will collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive continuous improvement projects with suppliers as well as support new products and new product launches.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Procurement Sourcing: Leads the sourcing and contracting of direct Raw materials or Packaging materials as assigned.
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Collaborates with Local Category Leads and Global Category Managers to execute projects in alignment with local and platform sourcing strategy.
DATA ANALYSIS:
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Compile and analyse statistical data to determine product feasibility and establish price objectives.
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Keep abreast of price trends and manufacturing processes.
SUPPLIER RELATIONS:
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Engage with suppliers to analyze their operations, determine factors influencing prices, and secure the lowest cost while maintaining quality, reliability, and adherence to schedules.
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT:
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Prepare competitive bid packages, review proposals, negotiate prices, select or recommend suppliers, analyse trends, and maintain necessary records.
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Conduct contract negotiation and maintenance to align with company objectives.
COMMUNICATION:
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Maintain regular communication with various levels and groups throughout the organization.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
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Significant experience in raw materials, chemicals, and packaging supplies may be considered in lieu of a degree.
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Three or more years of procurement experience
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Negotiating skills and familiarity with procurement procedures.
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Excellent communication skills for effective interaction across all organizational levels.
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Strong facilitation skills in assessing technical and business issues, and forming teams to address procurement opportunities.
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Excellent analytical skills.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, Outlook).
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Experience with SAP or Ariba sytems a plus
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Experience with Change Control systems and processes a plus
TECHNICAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
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Knowledge of applicable technical standards, techniques, principles, theories, concepts, and industry practices/standards, including client processes.
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Ability to provide solutions to moderate scope and complexity problems, referring to policies and practices for guidance.
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Ability to work under minimal supervision, following established procedures, and recommending actions.
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Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment, overall adequacy, and accuracy.
PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
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Position involves sitting, standing, and walking.
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Work conditions involve over 50% stationary activities with periodic standing and walking throughout the workday.