Sr. Procurement Specialist Austin, Texas

Position Summary Sr. Procurement Specialist: Purchasing Department LEVEL: Senior NO VISA SPONSORSHIP Common Essential Duties & Resp. SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: Become expert on material: how used, purpose/function, suppliers Determine order quantities, delivery schedule frequencies, order placement Monitor deliveries Maintain adequate safety stock based on forecast and usage RISK MANAGEMENT: Understand supply chain, raw material source, logistic to determine weaknesses and areas for improvement INTERNAL CUSTOMER SUPPORT Develop positive, trusting working relationship with User group Interact on consistent ongoing basis SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT Maintain releationship with supplier, understand capacity, strengths/weaknesses Monitor Supplier Performance (i.e. On Time Delivery, Pricing Competitiveness, Material Quality) SUPPLIER PLANT VISIT/ AUDITS: Supplier Sourcing Identify viable new sources of supply (capacity, material specification, price competitive) Price Negotiation: Annually or more often as needed Contract Negotiation: As needed Data Analysis: Month end reporting, price analysis, vendor performance Background / Experience EDUCATION: Bachelor Degree REQUIRED CERTIFICATION: CPM or CPSM desired but not required Necessary Skills / Attributes Good Communication Skills (written and verbal) Technical Aptitude Exel: (intermediate level or above would be desired) SAP Powerpoint Excel

Sr. Procurement Specialist Austin, Texas