Specialist, Canton Procurement

About the role

The Specialist, Canton Procurement plays a crucial role in the Global Supply Management (GSM) Function. This role is responsible for assured supply of materials, equipment, and services, ensuring competitive costs, inventory optimization, and supplier performance. The incumbent assists in GSM strategy development, negotiates with suppliers, manages supplier relationships, and ensures compliance with internal and external auditing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assists with Business GSM Strategy Development
• Deploys GSM strategies and plans to make decisions necessary to purchase product or services, aligned with organizational objectives and sourcing strategies
• Affirms Contribution Metrics and links them with site/business cost reduction portfolio
• Key player for negotiations with Suppliers, including Contract Administration
• Owns/Assists with Supplier Relationship Management Process (including supplier audits)
• Creates and maintains contractual documents (Supply Agreements, Pricing Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Certificates of Insurance, etc.)
• Affirms Commodity Reviews and Supply Intelligence
• Inventory Management (where applicable): Organizes, controls, and minimizes materials on hand, slow moving and obsolete materials. May manage storeroom operations
• Acts as GSM liaison between plants, including materials and quality areas
• Recommends changes to purchasing practices/supply management to ensure conformance with established laws, policies, and ethical principles
• Acts as main contact for RTP to ensure invoicing issues are eliminated or resolved immediately
• Participates in cross-functional teams focused on process improvements, cost reduction and supply chain issue resolution
• Protects Intellectual Property (IP)
• Ensures compliance with internal and external auditing requirements related especially to GSM or any other certification (if applicable)
• Champions and advocates for the Global Buying Policy. Ensures compliance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience as a plant or corporate buyer
• Experience with GSM processes and systems
• Experience working in a matrix environment or on a cross-functional team
• Yellow or Green Belt Certification
• Experience in manufacturing – operations, planning, quality, engineering, supply chain
• Experience across multiple businesses, division and/or technologies
• Experience with global manufacturing and business through work or project experience
• Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), APICS or certification related to Supply Chain

Qualifications

• None specified

Skills

• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of procurement and supply chain management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives
• 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions
• Medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pay

$63,000.00 - $86,625.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Schedule

Full-time