OPRC10 Associate Procurement Specialist
OPRC10 Associate Procurement Specialist
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OPRC10 - Associate Procurement SpecialistJoin our team as an Associate Procurement Specialist and play a vital role in our corporate Procurement group. Youll be responsible for supporting a range of procurement and administrative activities that directly impact our companys operations. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams youll help foster effective vendor relationships optimize costs and maintain exceptional service standards. This role offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will be recognized and valued. If you are ready to use your expertise to make a tangible impact we welcome you to apply.
This will be a hybrid role split between 2 days in the office and 2-3 days working remote.
**This position will be located in the Chennai India area. Relocation is not provided.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Negotiate favorable terms volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers to ensure cost-efficient procurement of goods services and supplies.
- Manage procurement activities for both customer-related processes and internal operations ensuring adherence to established budgets and timelines.
- Address and resolve supplier issues including defective products and delivery delays and negotiate refunds or credits when necessary.
- Coordinate closely with operations maintenance warehouse and engineering teams to align on scheduling and movement of goods and supplies.
- Monitor supplier performance and compliance with contracts implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Process purchase orders track delivery schedules and update inventory records to maintain a seamless supply chain.
- Conduct market research to identify potential new suppliers and evaluate existing suppliers offerings for quality and cost-effectiveness.
- Assist in preparing reports and analysis on procurement metrics supplier performance and savings achieved for internal stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations in all procurement transactions.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement team to streamline processes and optimize resources.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in supply chain management Business or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel Access and PowerPoint.
- Strong negotiation skills with an ability to establish and maintain effective supplier relationships.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with Deltek CostPoint or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.
- Experience with federal government contracts and subcontracts.
- Experience with commercial or defense procurement with knowledge of contracts and subcontracts.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
