Procurement Specialist

3 weeks ago


Cottondale, Alabama, United States SMP AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS AL INC Full time
Position Overview

Objective:

  • Facilitate efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality procurement in specialized purchasing domains to achieve organizational goals.
  • Collaborate on projects with the headquarters in Germany.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Perform market research, evaluate proposals, and manage orders and billing processes.
  • Identify and select premium suppliers while optimizing the supplier network.
  • Pinpoint opportunities for synergy and collaboration.
  • Formulate purchasing strategies in partnership with relevant departments.
  • Engage in negotiations with suppliers and draft contractual agreements.
  • Grant contracts in accordance with company regulations.
  • Develop supplier strategies and nurture customer-supplier relationships.
  • Address escalated issues and oversee supplier development initiatives.
  • Drive cost-saving objectives and promote ongoing enhancements in procurement.
  • Prepare essential documentation for proposals, project assessments, and provide project support.
  • Represent the procurement function in project evaluations.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Expertise in negotiation techniques.
  • Proficient in SAP R3, Contract Law, and MS Office Suite.
  • Understanding of products, market dynamics, and cross-functional processes.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution capabilities.
  • Analytical mindset with a focus on results.
  • Experience in Purchasing or Procurement within a manufacturing context.
  • Specialized knowledge in Plastic Injection processes.
  • Fluency in English; proficiency in additional languages such as German or Spanish is advantageous.

Organizational Structure:

Position: Purchasing Director

Reports To: None



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