Procurement specialist
the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that purchase goods, materials and services meet operational needs, taking into account price, quality and delivery to ensure continuity of supply.
* coordinate supplier material delivery in line with company requirements.
* implement a proactive supplier look ahead process to review demand-supply and identify & resolve material supply gaps.
* manage supplier forecast and po acknowledgement process through the web portal.
* develop supplier relationships and drive supplier performance. Develop rails, track completion status, and escalate as necessary to eliminate barriers to performance.
key metrics include supplier ottr, % po acknowledgment, demand-supply look ahead alignment, past due, decommits and delivery alignment to order policy.
plan and schedule purchase orders in accordance with production requirements shown in the sap erp system.
liaise with sourcing and other interfacing organizations to plan, coordinate and implement strategies for all supply chain activities related to fulfilling manufacturing and aftermarket requirements, including technical, manufacturability and quality related issues.
elevate within supplier and company for demand-supply gaps.
collaborate with planners on the administration of material replenishment plans including vmi, kanban etc.
research and provide constant feedback relative to material shortages and supplier's capacity and capabilities.