Monitors supplier performance, optimizes purchasing process, and manages supplier business process. Initiates and oversees corrective action activities as required. The position necessitates a familiarity of operational concepts, policies and procedures supporting a variety of requirements/tasks. Cost reduction activities are a significant element of this role Provides commodity CPA support to operating locations on supply chain management. Provides program support to all stakeholders, including procurement, internal and external customers, and management.
This is a hybrid role in the Cincinnati Metro Area!
$75,000 to $80,000 yearly salary!
Responsibilities:
Leadership of the commodity –
Develop expertise in the target commodity and a thorough understanding of demand/supply market dynamics
Demonstrate a good understanding of the total cost of ownership and various savings levers applicable to drive cost savings
Prepare for and conduct contract negotiations
Monitor supply markets and industries including pricing trends, new suppliers and alternative solutions and supply risks
Monitor business transactions for commodity including:
Monitor purchase-order life cycle including: system entry and maintenance, partner confirmation, ensuring order and audit receipts
Monitor orders and requisitions throughout the demand-chain life cycle and perform appropriate tasks
Monitor and validate accuracy of supplier invoices, to ensure invoices are within specific contract pricing and terms
Customer Support -
Respond and resolve order, delivery and service-related inquiries from internal and external customers within specified time-frames
Responsible for administration and upholding the integrity of Procurement's centralized programs
Educate and communicate with all stakeholders
Key Advocate of, and clearly communicate benefits of commodity programs to stakeholders
Business Analysis -
Coordinate continued actions ensuring conformance to CPA supplier contract and practices by suppliers
identify and work with customers and suppliers ensuring compliance to CPA policies and procedures
Use of root-cause analysis, data anomalies, and ongoing spend analysis with other tools to identify and implement additional opportunities for savings
Maintain internal records of location commodity requirements, contacts, and other pertinent information related to purchasing agreements
Transition and Project Support -
Assist with program development, internal and external tasks as they relate to procurement
Assist with special projects as required, such as creating and maintaining asset inventories, pricing set-ups and requirements
Support changes to existing commodity suppliers as needed
Perform other duties and take direction as assigned by director, within specified time-frames.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
3 years experience in purchasing or equivalent experience
Strong computer skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic business environment
Quick thinker with excellent problem solving ability
Able to work independently and in a group setting
Ability to learn and adapt to varied work assignments
Strong oral and written communication and inter-personal skills needed for dealing effectively with all customers and suppliers
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Purchasing
Industries
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