Category Specialist

Overview

The Purchasing Specialist supports the purchasing and supply chain department by coordinating daily purchase transactions and interfacing directly with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Process purchase order defers, expedites and cancellations.
• Develop and run reports for unacknowledged orders and past due order management.
• Conduct price analytics and update material cost standards and cost variances in ERP.
• Support supplier business review meetings to review and improve supplier performance.
• Issue RFQs, conduct initial review of supplier responses and execute bid list management activities.
• Execute supplier price changes, review price increase threats and support supplier negotiations.
• Execute supplier readiness for product launches in coordination with NPD.
• Expedite and conduct corrective action process for critical shortage purchasing issues.
• Support supply chain optimization initiatives to improve material flow, capture value or reduce waste in the supply chain.
• Train and mentor purchasing coordinator and associate positions.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree with three (3) or more years of experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to travel 25%.

Nice to have

• Relevant industry related certifications.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional follow through and attention to detail.
• Strong time-management and prioritization skills, able to multi-task and prioritize competing requirements and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where requirements are constantly changing.
• Experience and proficiency with various web-based software applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.
• Purchasing experience within the manufacturing industry.

Details

• Location: Pune, India.
• Travel: up to 25%.