Procurement Specialist
2 weeks ago
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Ipsen is a Drug Free Workplace
Overview
The Procurement Specialist is responsible for managing the acquisition of goods and services, including raw materials, machinery components, tools, and maintenance supplies for the organization. This role is crucial in achieving company goals by selecting suppliers that excel in quality, delivery, pricing, and dependability. The specialist adheres to established purchasing policies and procedures while demonstrating expertise in fulfilling all essential duties and responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluates requisitions and engages with suppliers to negotiate optimal pricing, availability, quality, and delivery timelines.
- Collaborates with Production Control and Production teams to ensure material requirements are met for a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Assesses budgetary items for purchasing inconsistencies.
- Selects products for procurement based on supplier history, profiles, surveys, and engineering recommendations.
- Determines procurement methods, whether through direct purchase or competitive bidding.
- Expedites critical items and coordinates delivery schedules.
- Aims to maintain a 90% or higher on-time delivery average as established by department leadership.
- Works alongside quality assurance to address defective parts and provide supplier feedback.
- Takes prompt action on items requiring supplier corrections.
- Mentors and trains Junior Buyers, providing support during peak workloads or absences.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Ability to perform calculations for price analysis, discounts, percentages, and other financial metrics.
- Capable of solving practical problems and navigating variables with limited standardization.
- Skilled in interpreting various business documents, technical procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
- Competent in writing reports and business correspondence.
- Adept at presenting information effectively using spreadsheets and software tools.
- Responsive to inquiries from management, production supervisors, and customers.
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required; an Associate's Degree is strongly preferred.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing, production planning, or a related field is required.
The requirements outlined are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
1. Regularly required to sit and utilize hand and finger dexterity.
2. Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
3. Occasionally required to lift up to 10-20 pounds.
4. Regularly requires close vision, hearing, and verbal communication.
5. Exposure to moderate noise levels in an office environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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