Procurement Representative

Job Characteristics :

• Provides category support to one of the major spend categories.
• May also work in a specialty area such as compliance, systems and processes. Contracts, selects and negotiates with vendors.
• Evaluates vendor reliability and follows up on any problems regarding the use of purchased materials.
• Works closely on a daily basis with suppliers and internal associates including planners, and plant procurement associates to help ensure high service and quality levels that align to the negotiated terms of the supplier contract.
• Negotiates contracts.
• May give some guidance and direction to other Procurement Specialists.

Education / Work Experience :

Independence level / Reports to :

Skills Required

Procurement, Contract Negotiation, Category Management, supplier evaluation, Compliance, Purchase Orders