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Procurement Specialist

2 months ago

Wixom, Michigan, United States Nordson Corporation Full time

About Nordson Corporation
Collaboration is at the heart of Nordson's success as a leader in Industrial Precision Solutions and Advanced Technology.

Our workforce flourishes in an environment where mutual support enables personal growth, continuous improvement, and customer success.

Role Overview
The Buyer plays a crucial role in supporting manufacturing processes and achieving business unit goals. This position is responsible for managing the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for specific product lines or commodities while ensuring customer satisfaction and cost management.

Key Responsibilities
Essential duties include:

  • Achieving or surpassing performance metrics such as:
    • Lead time reduction
    • Supplier On-Time Performance
    • Cost and Quality Management
    • Scheduling Agreement / Vendor Managed Inventory Additions
  • Overseeing daily activities, including:
    • Management of purchased material master data
    • Scheduling agreement oversight
    • Implementation of cost reduction initiatives
    • Supplier resourcing aligned with corporate commodity strategies
    • Price negotiations and cost management
    • Fostering key supplier relationships
  • Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, logistics, or a related field is required, or 8+ years of relevant supply chain experience.

Preferred Skills and Abilities
Ideal candidates will possess:

  • Proven experience in negotiation, planning, and analysis
  • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles
  • Ability to interpret and communicate basic engineered drawings and specifications
  • Detail-oriented, self-motivated with strong organizational capabilities
  • Proven track record in developing effective processes and achieving results
  • Influencing skills to secure resources and drive change
  • Capability to multitask and work both collaboratively and independently
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint
  • Strong communication skills for effective interaction at all organizational levels
  • Experience in implementing project plans and schedules
  • Effective problem-solving abilities
  • Experience with SAP is a plus

Work Environment
To succeed in this role, individuals must effectively perform each essential duty. The requirements outlined above represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Travel Requirements
Estimated travel of 10-20% domestically.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Nordson Corporation is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, ensuring no discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug screening and background checks, consistent with applicable laws.