Indirect Purchasing Specialist
- Develop and execute purchasing strategies based on business, market, and technology trends to maintain a strong and competitive supply base.
- Oversee the procurement of productive/non-productive materials, machinery, tools, and services, ensuring efficiency in production and operations.
- Manage procurement for indirect materials and services related to construction, including mechanical, electrical, rigging, and insulation.
- Actively participate in developing commodity strategies, sourcing, negotiation, and budget execution to optimize cost and sourcing.
- Utilize benchmarking, cost and value chain analysis, negotiations, and supply chain analysis tools to enhance supply performance.
- Work closely with internal and external partners to align priorities, identify creative solutions, and manage processes such as RFQ management, procure-to-pay, and supplier relationship management.
- Lead purchasing activities that align with business objectives, ensuring the achievement of successful outcomes.
- Develop strong supplier relationships, conduct regular performance evaluations, and proactively identify and mitigate risks.
- Address critical supply chain risks and develop contingency solutions to prevent disruptions in logistics.
- Communicate potential impacts on purchasing, logistics, or the broader supply chain to relevant stakeholders transparently.
- Develop protection and contingency plans to secure supply continuity and manage potential risks.
- Set clear strategies and lead procurement activities toward achieving common goals, managing day-to-day tasks and performance evaluations.
- Implement data-driven decision-making using historical data, market trends, and predictive analytics to enhance procurement processes.
- Leverage digital tools such as ERP systems, e-procurement software, and supplier management platforms to improve transparency and streamline procurement processes.
- Promote continuous learning, mentorship, and best practices to maintain a high-performing procurement team.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Extensive experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management.
- Strong expertise in negotiation, analytical thinking, and problem-solving.
- Proven ability to lead and optimize procurement processes.
- Proficiency in using procurement software and digital tools.
- Blue Cross – Blue Shield Health Care
- 100% Employer paid medical, dental and vision
- Competitive Dental and vision insurance
- Up to 20 paid holidays a year but no less than 17 paid holidays
- Tuition Assistance for continuing education
- Vehicle Discount Program on General Motors branded vehicles
- Communication Stipend for Personal Cell Phone
- Comfortable air-conditioned work environment
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