Global Procurement Specialist

ROLE DESCRIPTION:  Global Procurement Specialist                                                                                                                           

Role Definition

Plan and execute purchasing/sourcing in support of global strategic plan for ensuring continuity of supply in raw materials and trading goods. Support and participate supplier audits to meet quality management standards. Under supervision from manager, operates with discretion in decision making.

General Responsibilities

·  Execute transactional direct purchasing activities for raw material, trading goods applicable packaging and indirect purchasing for support of all plants and offices . Also accountable for purchasing raw materials to be used in Global plants. Set up and maintain procurement records.

·  Analyze and provide market intelligence monthly.

·  Ensure trading goods and all raw materials in Novus Plants conform to Novus Quality Standard. Support Procurement Manager, to ensure the Novus Quality Management System  is carried out in a standardized manner, all key raw material suppliers, contract manufacturers, and private label suppliers have been formally audited in support of Novus Quality Standard.

·  Request quotes, negotiate favorable terms, i.e., volume discounts, contract terms and delivery timelines within company guidelines.

·  Maintain communications with vendors. Investigate and resolve the complaints procurement related and make sure completion timely in IM.

·  Provide purchasing/sourcing support for Novus R&D, BU and worldwide plants.Continuously reduce cost of purchasing raw materials. Ensure monthly procurement metrics are updated. Conduct supply chain related analysis when necessary.

·  Enhance our commitment to developing Products and Solutions that provide economic value to our customers while supporting environmental sustainability and social responsibilities in agriculture and human health. Include sustainability principles in our internal operations.

·  Adhere to the Novus Management System (NMS), Novus Integrity System (NIS) and all policies and procedures related to position assignment.

·  Other tasks assigned by manager or the company.

General Guidance for Key Knowledge/ Skills/ Experience

·  Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain and/or International Business and 5+ years of related purchasing experience in a multinational corporation.

·  Demonstrated knowledge foreign trade, understanding of import/export and supply chain processes.

·  Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications and SAP ERP applications.

·  Prefer proven understanding of auditing suppliers within quality certification processes and quality control systems.

·  Ability to deal with internal stakeholders at different levels

·  Demonstrated ability to work independently

·  Current knowledge of local and international trade regulations

·  Strong negotiation and analytical skills.

Other Essential Requirements

·  Fluent in English.

Managerial Leadership

(If Manager of People)

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Cross-Functional Relationships (CFRs)

·  Operations, Category Management, R&D, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs