Procurement Specialist (Raw Materials)
EPM Scientific is partnering with a Consumer Goods client based in New Jersey on a very exciting opportunity!
Our client is seeking a specialist in Procurement & Supplier Management to join them on a contract basis with a potential to transition to a permanent position on the back of this.
The scope of the role would be to manage and develop strategic plans for major projects, lead strategic negotiations and provide support/guidance for sourcing activities of Supply Services to stakeholders, including but not limited to Facility, MRO, Capital, Manufacturing & R&D supplies
Key Responsibilities:
- Follow the Global Procurement governance in all projects, adhering to GPPM (Global Procurement Policy Manual). Follow the CRMC (Contract Risk Management Committee) process.
- Keep close contact and develop strong partnerships with category stakeholders to better understand the business needs.
- Engage senior leaders when there is a need to escalate any issues.
- Manage ethical and professional relationships with vendors.
- Support global and regional initiatives identified in the annual goal alignment.
- Support procurement risk assessment and risk mitigation plans.
- Quickly support spot requests from the Divisional or Global organisations
Support to Global E2E Supply & Services Procurement:
- Apply strategic sourcing principles and directly lead/manage procurement projects and special projects included but not limited to constructions and renovations
- Lead global contract negotiations, and track the effective contract execution and management in the assigned categories; making sure contracts are uploaded in the Ariba contract repository by the responsible party
- Support Tactical and Strategic sourcing initiatives
- Prepare tactical specifications, issue bid requests and review quotations
- Build and Lead RFPs (Request for Proposals) and RFQs (Request for Quotes)
Contract Details:
- 9 month contract
- Full Time
- 4 days onsite in Middlesex County, remainder remote
- W2 model
If interested, please click the relevant links to apply!
Looking forward to hearing from you.
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