Job Summary:
Working independently under limited direction, supports the Purchasing & Supply Development Division as the senior procurement expert in purchasing - packaging components, raw ingredients, and/or fine and costume jewelry and quality items for recognition, promotion, and special events programs. Identifies cost savings opportunities within assigned categories. May provide expertise to lower level staff.
About the Role:
Plans, researches, and purchases $15-50 million in inventory in the most cost-effective manner while maintaining quality and supply flexibility. Expertly negotiates and/or implements initiatives that reduce Company costs and/or prevents annual cost increases by more than $500,000. Independently capable of highly complex negotiations including multi-year supply agreements, high dollar quality disputes, and legal disputes. Thoroughly understands and implements high level/high dollar contract agreements and fully grasps legal aspects of purchasing. Acts independently and makes decisions consistent with the overall policies and objectives of the Manufacturing Group and the Purchasing & Supply Development Division. Updates management on an exception only basis and refers to management only on matters that involve a large amount of money or special circumstances. Challenges higher levels without hesitation and regularly contacts them to gain support and cooperation.
Skills & Experience:
Education: Bachelor/University Degree
Experience: 7+ years
Additional Skills & Abilities