Procurement Specialist

The Position:

This role requires a proactive, detail and goal-oriented, assertive person with strong communication and negotiation skills. The Procurement Specialist plays a critical role in managing our supply chain and ensuring timely procurement of materials and components necessary for business. The ideal candidate will have a deep comprehension of procurement processes, supplier management and technical understanding, preferably in the packaging industry.

Job Duties:

• Source, select, and negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best quality, pricing and terms for materials, components, and machined parts
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (engineering, sales, spare parts, accounting, technicians, leadership, etc.) in a positive, proactive manner; including our parent German company
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and manage supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery and quality standards are met, providing excellent service
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, track supplier performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement initiatives, including cost-savings measures
• Analyse market trends, monitor industry developments, and identify potential new suppliers, including site visits
• Prepare purchase orders, review purchase requisitions, and manage procurement documentation in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Coordinate logistics and shipping activities to ensure timely delivery of materials to support production schedules
• Monitor inventory levels and optimize inventory management practices to minimize carrying costs while ensuring uninterrupted supply
• Responsible for warehouse and inventory levels
• Ensure accurate collaboration and information exchange with SOMIC Germany, through analysis and reporting of SOMIC US procurement activities
• Responsible for warehouse AMS related processes to ensure inventory accuracy with technical directive for warehouse employees from the service department

Requirements

• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration or a related field
• Proven experience (3-5 years) in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management, preferably within the manufacturing industry
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build effective supplier relationships
• Proficiency in procurement software and systems, NetSuite experience beneficial
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Can do, positive attitude
• Ability to speak and read in German would be a plus
• Confident use of MS Office applications and ERP systems
• Capable of both independent and collaborative work

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Exciting and varied activities
• Pleasant working atmosphere
• Open, honest, cordial interaction with each other
• 16 Days of annual PTO
• 9 Paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Spending Plan (with Employer contributions)
• Employer paid Life/AD&D, Short & Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Life/AD&D – Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 401K
• Safety Glasses Allowance (prescription and non-prescription)
• Safety Boots Allowance
• Employee Referral Incentives