Procurement specialist

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• Maintenance of MRP system including PO creation, rescheduling and expediting.
• Coordinate on time delivery of material from suppliers.
• Provide input to LOB management on overall supplier performance and make recommendations on appropriate corrective actions where applicable and when needed.
• Procure material to meet customer requirements at an optimal cost.
• Maintain Inventory level, address components shortfall and support the product evolution.
• Administrate business transactions with suppliers including placing purchase orders, scheduling supplier deliveries. reconciling purchase price variances, obtaining return goods authorization reconciling discrepant invoices and order confirmation variances.
• Obtain supplier quotations as needed - Notify suppliers of engineering changes to drawings and specifications.
• Support the phase out/in of product; to avoid obsolete inventory and ensure new product availability.
• Provide management with price change and supplier status reports - Provide suppliers with open order information.
• Drive supplier transitions and localization strategies in alignment with business priorities.
• Re-view and map the tier 1 & tier 2 supply planning are meeting the scheduled business requirement.
• Consolidate project data into formal documentation, ensuring all localization efforts are well-tracked and transparent.
• Regularly present project progress and results to Managers

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain roles, preferably in manufacturing or modular construction.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP or equivalent) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, project-driven environment with cross-functional teams.