Procurement Specialist

Graco

Maasmechelen, Belgium

Purpose of the job

Provides purchasing support to manufacturing and the Supply Chain Specialists by ensuring all required materials are procured in a timely and cost effective manner as well as ensuring high quality. Ensures annual improvement in the total cost, quality and service for the assigned products.

Principal activities and duties

Managing the inventory for products bought from local suppliers;
Managing purchases for our training center, assembly department, facility and warehouse;
Accountable for completion of transactional tasks including requests for quotes, placing PO’s, PO maintenance, delivery status;
Responsible for complete order flow. Accountable for receipt and control of goods delivered, quality and invoice;
Managing master data related to purchasing (loading costs, sourcing rules…);
Support cost reduction, lead time reduction and improve quality and inventory turns;
Maintain beneficial partnerships with local suppliers. Evaluate the supplier’s performance based upon delivery reliability, delivery accuracy and quality;
Support new product development activities as required;
Negotiating contracts (=minimal):
- Margin increase (lower price);
- Lead time reduction;
- Minimum order quantity;
- Quality.
Drive continuous improvement in all aspects of the procurement process;
Back-up commodity buyer in case the commodity buyer is out of office;
Other duties as assigned.

Position requirements

Essential:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Materials Management, Supply Chain management or equivalent;
Basic knowledge of purchasing practices;
Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word and PowerPoint);
Fluent English (spoken and written);
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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