OPRC10 - Associate Procurement Specialist

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Negotiate favorable terms, volume discounts, and long-term contracts with suppliers to ensure cost-efficient procurement of goods, services, and supplies.
• Manage procurement activities for both customer-related processes and internal operations, ensuring adherence to established budgets and timelines.
• Address and resolve supplier issues, including defective products and delivery delays, and negotiate refunds or credits when necessary.
• Coordinate closely with operations, maintenance, warehouse, and engineering teams to align on scheduling and movement of goods and supplies.
• Monitor supplier performance and compliance with contracts, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Process purchase orders, track delivery schedules, and update inventory records to maintain a seamless supply chain.
• Conduct market research to identify potential new suppliers and evaluate existing suppliers offerings for quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Assist in preparing reports and analysis on procurement metrics, supplier performance, and savings achieved for internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations in all procurement transactions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement team to streamline processes and optimize resources.

Basic Qualifications  :

Preferred Qualifications :

Skills Required

Procurement, Supply Chain Management, cost reduction strategies, Microsoft Excel