Purchasing Specialist
Purchasing Specialist
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Job Description
Purchasing Specialist
Job Summary
While reporting to the lead Purchasing individual or the Supply Chain Manager within a Service Organization and maintaining alignment to the Purchasing Supervisor for Smart Care lead transactional purchasing efforts for assigned commodity groups. This is a Service Organization centric role supporting the need to the assigned commodities across the Service Organization but possibly within several of the local companies within the Service Organization. This position will be responsible for maintaining clear alignment of customer requirements for assigned commodities purchasing transactions for a timely delivery of same and the reporting on the chain of custody control on any purchases made via consignment processes if applicable. Key metrics to include specific commodity delivery performance cost improvement actions and consigned inventory accountability metrics as appropriate.
Key Responsibilities
- Performs transactional purchasing processes in support of fulfilling commodity requirements.
- Maintains accountability and alignment of purchased inventory consigned inventory and used inventory.
- Manages and maintains an updated procurement cost and delivery timing on forecasted commodity requirements.
- As appropriate works with warehouse sales dispatch and/or installation stakeholders to manage the inventory chain of custody.
- Mitigates risk and promotes compliance by establishing and maintaining valued relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Works directly with supply base as required to solve issues related to supplier performance.
- Communicates regularly with purchasing and business stakeholders at all levels as appropriate.
- Supports the identification and implementation of continuous improvement strategies within key processes.
- Actively supports and drives acceptance of standardized business system solutions across the supply chain.
- Advises and consults with internal business partners on sourcing processes and procedures.
- Escalates sourcing and procurement issues to Director Purchasing and/or Supply Chain Manager as appropriate.
- Actively promotes and uses fundamental operating principles such as effective problemsolving and code of conduct.
Qualifications and Competencies
Education Licenses Skills
B.S in applicable field preferred; at least three 3 years of relevant experience and high school education required
Project Management Capable of effectively managing complex projects with little to no guidance. Supply Chain Knowledge Completely understands the role of each function in the Supply Chain and how their Key Performance Indicators support the needs of end customers. Has been a leader in a number of Supply Chain functions and led crossfunctional teams to drive improvements in the Supply Chain.
Fosters Open Communication Demonstrated ability to improve and expand the application of fostering open communication at Smart Care. Establishes creative ways to obtain input from others. Shows outstanding active listening skills that draw out difficult or contentious information. Chooses the appropriate communication vehicle for the situation.
Manage Demonstrated results indicating deep knowledge of managing Coordinates performance across regions teams and departments on complex projects and work flows. Measures effectiveness of through defined metrics and disciplined monitoring.
Schedule Management Manages the project schedule using the recommended project management tools and processes to drive completion within the agreed timeline.
Scope Management Manages a list of project deliverables (scope) using the recommended project management tools and processes to ensure that the project includes all the work required and only the work required to complete the project successfully.
Project Issue and Risk Management Manages the process to identify assess and prioritize issues and risks using recommended tools and processes to minimize monitor and control the probability and/or impact of negative events or to maximize the realization of positive events.
Business insight Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organizations goals.
Customer focus Building strong customer relationships and delivering customercentric solutions.
Financial acumen Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.
Plans and aligns Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
Manages conflict Handling conflict situations effectively with a minimum of noise.
Communicates effectively Developing and delivering multimode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Experience
At least three 3 years
Certification
Supply Chain Certifications the successful applicant should possess be working towards and/or possess the skills and capabilities equivalent to obtaining nationally recognized certification from the Institute for Supply Management (www.ismworld).
Travel Requirement
- Travel will be almost exclusively North America based.
- Anticipated travel is dependent upon service organization.
- Minimal travel will be required on a regular basis with travel to review commodity inventories within warehouse facilities and/or Supplier locations.
- Travel needs will always be dependent upon need and aligned to both business and family needs.
Office Location Offering(s)
- Requested work location is onsite at a Smart Care Equipment Solutions location
- 100 remote will not be allowed while some version of minimal 41 hybrid will be considered.
Key Performance Metrics (Success Measures)
- Safety Leadership
- Customer (Stakeholder) Delivery
- Days Of Inventory (DOI)
- Technician and Stakeholder feedback
- Goods Received / Not Invoiced (GRNI)
- Freight Spend as a percent of inventory held
About Smart Care
Smart Care is a national repair and service provider for commercial foodservice refrigeration and cold storage equipment. Our offering of comprehensive mechanical services includes hot side cooking equipment standalone refrigeration specialty coffee and beverage complex rack refrigeration and HVAC.
Smart Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or other protected class status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation with respect to Smart Cares application or hiring process due to a disability please contact the Human Resources department at .
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
