Senior Purchasing Specialist

Job Description

Supervise a small group of Purchasing Specialists and ensure adherance to daily Standard Work for purchasing team members - See Key Accountabilities. Effective Supplier Management Liaise with internal and external suppliers to expedite delivery where required to meet business needs Act as the point of contact/liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders where required Track and manage supplier delivery performance to meet JC targets and requirements Data Management Ensure new pricing and supplier data is updated in ERP system consistently, accurately, and regularly. Act as a recognized system expert for SAP P2P Supervise a small team of Purchasing Specialists Create, modify, update, and manage the acknowledgment of Purchase Orders (POs) from Requisition to Delivery for Direct materials and relevant subcontract services Ensure PO acknowledgements from suppliers are complete and relevant data always updated in ERP system Manage the return of defective items to suppliers and implement any associated PO management activities (eg management of Return POs) Approve and release POs in accordance with the designated approval levels in the DoA Resolve MRP Exception messages on a daily basis Ensure PO creation and management is aligned to any global contract that is in place Resolve invoice holds Drive purchase transaction automation through the ERP Drive positive commercial impact: Conduct basic RFQ s as required to identify supplier and price for requirements Build collaborative relationships with internal customers, suppliers and global team members Work with the supply market and internal customers to optimize lead times and inventory for JC in line with agreed targets Collection of Vendor Master Data for supplier onboarding or supplier management purposes Project team contributions as directed Supplier qualification activity Negotiation PR to PO Turnaround Purchase order ageing MRP exception msg status Purchase order acknowledgements obtained PPV Invoice hold value Qualifications Skills and Responsibilities: 7+ years of experience working within a purchasing department Understanding of MRP driven procurement (SAP ideally) Able to read and understand technical drawings Analytical skills - Good knowledge of Microsoft programs, Power BI data extraction and analysis including Excel v-lookup and pivot tables Process-driven approach and systems thinking Ability to solve problems and make improvements to process with support and in a structured way (e.g. A3), able to use data to inform decisions Excellent communication and relationship management skills Ability to project a positive and professional image on behalf of the organization, always promoting ethical procurement Leadership Behaviours Take accountability ownership Delivers results at pace