We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Purchasing lead to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the procurement and purchase of goods and overseeing the supply chain process. You will be expected to ensure the timely delivery of goods, while maintaining a high level of quality. You will also be responsible for developing and implementing procedures, policies and systems to ensure the efficient procurement and delivery of goods. The ideal candidate will have vast experience managing an SAP Purchasing Process PO issue, PO Confirmation. On Time Delivery follow up, Past Due Follow up, MRBR Monitor and resolution and excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Responsibilities
· Develop, implement, and manage procurement policies and procedures.
· Monitor and report on procurement performance, ensuring compliance with organizational standards.
· Develop and manage supplier relationships.
· Develop and maintain supplier scorecards, ensuring compliance with organizational requirements.
· Monitor supplier performance to ensure quality and cost objectives are met.
· Manage and coordinate the procurement process, including ordering, receiving, and invoicing.
· Prepare and review purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
· Ensures material availability for current and future demand to be processed by the factory floor.
· Coordinates daily and effective interaction with the Planning team, Customs Team and Shop Floor for a proper material flow.
· Communicates backordered materials and material shortages on a timely manner and communicates delivery dates of these backordered materials.
· Coordinates and enforces Materials Key Metrics such as Premium Freight, Supplier Delivery and Inventory Levels.
Qualifications
· BA or BS degree
· Fully bilingual (English – Spanish)
· At least 3-5 years of Procurement management or related in a manufacturing environment (electrical field preferred) with vast knowledge on overseas supply.
· SAP expert (Required)
· Must be proficient in MS office (Excel).
· Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
· Can manage people and processes well in a fast-paced environment.
· Has a sense of urgency and the creativity to overcome Scheduling barriers.
· History of documented, metric-driven success.
· Ability to trouble-shoot issues and create innovative solutions to problems.