Procurement Specialist - Packaging Components

What you will do in this role

This position is responsible for overseeing and executing procurement activities for packaging components for Atticus, LLC. Functional responsibilities include vendor selection and management, pricing negotiations, contract maintenance, buying, receiving and inventory control. This role will report to the Senior Director, Sourcing & Procurement.

• Plan, coordinate, and execute third party purchases for packaging components including enclosures, bottles, totes and labels ensuring appropriate quantities and lead-times to support the production plan
• Performs follow-on purchasing activities that includes goods receipts and performing 3-way match processes for reconciliation of all goods receipts/invoice receipts/purchase orders
• Facilitates resolution of exceptions while maintaining timely entry into the ERP system
• Inventory management and production support via coordinating, executing, and keying required stock transfers of raw materials and packaging components
• Develop and maintain purchase order records/tracking and prepare management reports as required or requested
• Aids the development, implementation, and management of a process to select and approve primary and secondary vendors while ensuring formulation compatibility and regulatory compliance
• Aids in managing vendor relationships utilizing supplier performance scorecards; cost improvement projects; preparing for supplier review meetings to discuss historical trends and providing visibility of future demand
• Setup, utilization, and optimization of a material requirements planning (MRP) process for purchasing that aligns with the sales and operations planning process (e.g., sales forecast and production plan quantities and timing)
• Communicate, coordinate, and execute contingency plan(s) in the event of shortages or delays to mitigate business risk and/or disruption
• Partner with key stakeholders in seeking out, initiating and leading cost savings opportunities

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in business, supply chain management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• 3+ years of work experience in procurement or supply chain management with a proven track record
• Highly computer literate (in MS Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.)
• Experience with computerized ERP/MRP systems. MS Dynamics365 preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proactive communication skills
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Able to work effectively across diverse and cross-functional teams, under critical timelines and while balancing the needs of internal and external customers
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong initiative, problem solving and attention to detail
• Excellent organization, planning, project management, time management and prioritization skills