Procurement Specialist

Opportunity to work for one of the top 5 life sciences companies, a global leader in developing and manufacturing a broad range of high quality research and clinical diagnostic products.

Responsibilities

• Actively manages purchase order workflows in SAP to support business needs.
• Works with appropriate parties to resolve invoice issues to minimize overdue invoices.
• Identifies and resolves potential supplier problems.
• Ensures goods are delivered on time and meet quality standards.
• Introduce and manage efficiencies through effective purchasing.
• Monitors cost and supplier performance.
• Maintains files and records related to purchasing activities.

How You'll Make An Impact:

• Placing Timely Purchase Requirements maintaining customer fulfillment.
• Mastering and Maintaining master data elements for efficient purchase execution.
• Maintains on time and in full deliveries with suppliers.
• Proactively manages supplier relations, confidently bringing teams together for problem resolutions.
• Must be a leader.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years purchasing/procurement experience
• ERP system experience
• Strong problem solving and negotiation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Desired Skills:

• SAP and/or Kinaxis experience desired
• APICS Certification Desired

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