Job Summary:The Sr. Purchasing Specialist reports to and assists the Purchasing Manager in managing the procurement of $ 70 Million of indirect goods and services for Zwilling. This role ensures that these purchases are competitively bid, cost-effective, timely, and result in supply agreements and contracts which substantially enhance the company's financial result and revenue targets.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with company goals to reduce costs and minimize supply risk.
- Reduce maverick buying and help create a Best Practice Purchase to Pay Process
- Source materials and services. Assign suppliers, negotiate terms, and evaluate competitive bids through cost analysis and TCO evaluation
- Manage procurement budgets, and create and track savings results vs target KPIs
- Create purchase orders and negotiate contracts and agreements
- Align with global purchasing and finance to challenge existing indirect purchasing patterns and proactively seek opportunities to reduce costs from key suppliers while maintaining or improving quality and service levels.
- Ensure purchasing compliance with company policies and legal regulations
- Analyze market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and reduce supply risk
- Maintain accurate procurement records and reports
Compensation Range: Base Salary of $77,000.00- $90,000.00 contingent upon experience + Bonus Potential
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in business administration, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
- Minimum 3 years' procurement experience
- Strong critical thinking, business process, and communication skills
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, and decision-making abilities
- Proven competence in procurement software and Microsoft Office
- Experience negotiating contracts and supply agreements
Preferred Qualifications:- Certification such as CPSM or CPP
- Proficient in SAP Materials Management
- Background in consumer products import and distribution
Key Skills:- Strategic thinking
- Cost control
- Vendor negotiation
- Attention to detail
Work Environment:- Hybrid
- Extensive partnering and support for other departments- especially finance, logistics/warehouse, marketing, IT, and supply chain
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