Senior Expert Procurement / Sourcing Specialist (Direct)

Role summary

Plans supply inventory and coordinates the strategic procurement of materials to achieve, improve, or exceed targeted levels within the Domestic or Global Supply Chain. Analyzes requisitions, solicits specifications, and plans for production or special needs, such as sales promotions or new product launches. Researches, identifies, and develops relationships with suppliers who conform to standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability to guarantee adequate supply levels within authorized policy and cost levels. Promotes relationships with key domestic and/or global suppliers and vendors to support the procurement of raw or finished materials, components, equipment, or services. Develops new sources when vendors/suppliers are no longer available or competitive, and implements strategic cost saving initiatives, such as the Request for Quote (RFQ) process, including vendor/supplier evaluations and negotiations. Monitors costs, schedules, and contract or subcontract terms to negotiate highest quality at best value. Analyzes and recommends such cost saving proposals as make-versus-buy, or alternative sourcing channels. May monitor and confirm shipping schedules, or track Purchase Orders to ensure availability, quality, and on-time delivery. Leverages operational understanding to research and resolve issues, problems, or failures. Proactively reports availability issues and troubleshoots problems to avoid supply chain interruptions or cost spikes. Maintains procurement data in the ERP system, and develops and manages material /source lists, prices, and tables. Coordinates related functions and procurement support, assesses market trends, determines short- and long-term needs, or addresses such issues as material scarcity, price changes, or vendor or subcontractor reliability. Develops analytical reports using specialized systems knowledge.

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