Procurement specialist - united states, madisonville

adecco is partnering with a company in madison, wi in hiring a procurement/sourcing specialist.

 

we are looking for someone to sit in the madison, wi and sturtevant, wi offices. this position can be hybrid position, but will be onsite the first few weeks to get familiar with the team.

 

pay is $30-35/hr.

 

description

 

summary:

create material savings that will generate improved margins for the business and create funding that can be reinvested to fuel growth initiatives. identify, plan, execute, monitor and control and close projects that generate savings in the form of purchase price variance (ppv), and indirect material savings. own third party supplier relationship including expectations and performance levels.

 

primary duties and responsibilities:

other duties may be assigned, in addition to those identified below

builds and actively manages a robust savings funnel of varying projects in scope and complexity

identifies savings opportunities and leads cross functional teams to drive down direct and indirect material cost

hosts supplier business reviews to monitor and improve performance across quality, delivery, inventory, innovation, cost, coverage and responsiveness

uses a total cost of ownership model, competitive quoting, and strong analytics to select the best supplier to maximize business results

forecasts site key performance indicators (kpis) and provides inputs to the annual budget

negotiates long term agreements (lta’s) to ensure supply chain continuity and cost improvement

supports the business' margin expansion via procurement - assisting in identifying opportunities, negotiating pricing, rfq’s, bid analyses, and communicating with suppliers

supports new product development/introduction projects as the procurement subject matter expert; evaluating, selecting, and negotiating with new vendors in support of engineering groups

partners with tactical buyers and sustaining engineers to resolve delivery and quality issues, respectively. issues and follows up on supplier corrective action reports (scars) as needed.

maintains transactional purchasing controls in oracle using the approved supplier list, sourcing rules, quotes, and list price to ensure accuracy of tactical purchase orders

reports supplier statistics and savings goal progress to key stakeholders in the business

develops tailored sourcing strategies with a high focus on risk management

support to cross functional teams for new product development

follows gmp, iso, fda and all regulatory requirements

prepares robust instructions regarding purchasing systems and procedures

champions continuous improvement by using the envista business system (ebs) to build process muscle, accelerate project timelines and generate business results.

 

critical success factors:

the procurement specialist must be able to independently execute multiple projects to meet savings goals. effective management and execution of supplier negotiations as it relates to on quality, delivery, service, payment terms and cost is critical to success. succinct and comprehensive communication on progress, business impact, barriers and results to stakeholders across multiple sites will influence success of the role and drive maximum organizational impact. developing an intimate knowledge of products produced by orascoptic and aoa will allow for an understanding of the cost drivers and critical custom components that create opportunities for savings as well as conditions of risk.

 

qualifications

 

education and experience:

bachelor's degree with minimum of 4 years related experience, or equivalent

experience in direct and indirect material purchases

proven success managing a transition project of one component or service to another source

other skills required:

intermediate-advanced erp procurement knowledge (oracle preferred)

effective knowledge of ms office

demonstrated ability to analyze large data sets, prepare formal reports of findings and provide decision support based on data.

the ability to understand and read engineering drawings and specifications related to fit, form and functionally, preferred but not mandatory

knowledge of general business procurement practices and techniques, negotiations, as well as characteristics and usage of materials or services to be procured is required

demonstrated success in working with diverse cross-functional teams

strong critical thinking skills

ability to manage suppliers to support the business needs

proactive problem-solving skills and can work under pressure with minimal of supervision

preferred experience:

operations/manufacturing experience, or work supporting supply chain

experience working with medical devices

demonstrable experience developing negotiation strategies and executing to completion with leadership support

knowledge of fda & iso standards

language skills:

strong written and oral communication skills

fluent in mandarin required

japanese language is a plus

travel

ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%

 

if you meet the qualifications for this position, please apply with your up to date resume!

equal opportunity employer/veterans/disabled



the company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records

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