Site Procurement Manager

Requirements:

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office with focus on MS Excel;

- Experience and knowledge of ERP system, such as JDE/ SAP;

- Negotiation skills;

- Understanding of duty/ tax implications on goods and services across countries;

- Basic understanding of Logistics;

- Problem solving and strong analytical skills and mindset;

- Ability to prioritize work assignments;

- Excellent oral and written communication in English;

- Empathy and warmth for end users;

- Readiness for frequent travels to the US plants (once a month)

Responsibilities:

- Collaborate with Site Procurement Managers in the region to establish standards for procurement processes.

- Build strong network with end users in Wampum, Coraopolis and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

- Develop strong knowledge and technical expertise of Goods and Services to be purchased at the plants and ensure their end application.

- Ensure compliance at all stages of purchasing process.

- Negotiate with suppliers to achieve the best market rates;

- Ensure cost savings and supply security projects are delivered on time;

- Ensure timely processing of purchase orders;

- Support inventory management programs, in collaboration with Supply Chain teams;

- Develop purchasing reports and improvement plans;

- In coordination with owners and end users, help establish acceptable service levels and specifications for materials to be purchased;

- Provide required Site Procurement Performance Reports to NAFTA Procurement Director bringing transparency of site spend in detail;

- Liaison between Operations, Quality, Technical, Supply Chain teams and Global/ Regional Category Management teams;

- Ensure timely delivery of goods and services to the plants;

- Ensure on-time and fully functional commissioning of CAPEX projects.

- Identify out-of-the-box opportunities for the plants and also contribute to other sites' Procurement Performance Improvement;

- Collaborate with suppliers for continuous improvement, technical upgradation and HSE management;

- Conduct periodic vendor audits in cooperation with a cross functional team.

Benefits:

- Prestationes de ley

- Sueldo base

- Oportunidad de Desarrollo