Senior Purchasing Specialist
Core
Manage supplier partnerships, contracts, and performance to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery of quality materials for manufacturing operations.
Role type
Senior Purchasing Specialist (Supply Chain)
Builds
Supplier agreements, cost reduction initiatives, and supply continuity strategies
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
supplier performance management, contract negotiation, cost management, supplier consolidation, material planning, cross-functional collaboration, project management, Lean Manufacturing principles, SAP
Preferred skills
manufacturing environment experience, engineering change order support, new product development sourcing
Technologies
SAP, Microsoft Office (Power BI, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint)
Responsibilities
Manage supplier performance regarding quality, delivery, cost, and service levels; Develop and maintain supplier relationships; Create and negotiate supplier agreements including contracts and consignment programs; Drive cost management and identify savings opportunities; Support supplier consolidation and sourcing activities; Partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Product Development to resolve issues; Lead procurement-related projects and process improvements.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC