Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

Do you have a purchasing or sourcing experience within a manufacturing environment? Look no further! LHH is recruiting for a Procurement Specialist for a client located in Ottawa, KS that will help support the supplier/purchasing team. This a direct hire opportunity working hybrid ( 3 days onsite and 2 days remote). Our ideal candidate will have at least 2-3 years of purchasing experience OR be a new Supply Chain graduate looking to start their career. Pay for this role varies depending on experience between $60-80k annually. Read below for additional details.

Duties include:

• Drive profits using cost saving strategies and project management skills to effectively lower component & manufacturing costs.
• Implement cost improvement strategies by suppliers to achieve cost targets.
• Demonstrate teamwork with colleagues to achieve results.
• Optimize the supplier base for their respective category group and spend responsibilities.
• Develop & implement category strategies and negotiate with suppliers with heavy emphasis on quality, delivery and cost. Collaborate strategies with global category managers.
• Select and develop suppliers to achieve world-class results on quality, delivery and cost.
• Demonstrate a business mindset with sustainable results.
• Develop and implement action plans to continuously improve their suppliers.
• Implement and maintain proactive supplier management that continually improves a small, high performing supply base through a supplier performance measurement and development program

Qualifications:

• High School degree required.
• At least 3 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment OR new supply chain graduate looking to start career
• Experience with contract management and negotiation skills
• Experience working with Cylinder, Hydraulics, and Electrics commodities is a plus
• Ideal candidate will bring purchasing/sourcing/supply chain experience with an in-depth knowledge of people and processes, preferably with an OEM or tier 1 supplier environment.
• Experience with an ERP system, INFOR LN a plus
• Knowledge in Total Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing, ERP/MRP systems and
• Supply Chain optimization is valued.
• Proficient in the use of Google Suite, including Sheets, Slides & Microsoft office software, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
• Professional ISM affiliation/certification strongly desired.

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