Buyer- Purchasing Specialist

Nokian Tyres•Dayton, TN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for managing the purchase-to-pay process in nominated categories. The Purchasing Specialist will act as a business partner to internal departments, understanding their needs and aligning them with procurement strategies. Key responsibilities include managing the end-to-end sourcing process, developing RFI/RFP packages, evaluating supplier proposals, and negotiating contract terms. The role also involves purchase order and delivery schedule planning, analyzing supplier spend and market trends, and ensuring the long-term assurance of supply. Daily communication with suppliers, minor claim handling, and contribution to supplier KPI measurement are also part of the role. The Purchasing Specialist will also handle invoice errors, contribute to intercompany material flow management, and support the development of operational procurement processes. Escalating supply issues and risks to management is also a key function.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Purchasing / Supply Chain Management or related field.
1 - 3 years of experience in operational procurement within a global manufacturing organization
Ability to work independently and under pressure
Ability to conduct routine tasks with meticulous approach and attention to detail
Must be able to make decisions with insufficient information regarding material demand
Must be able to make decisions regarding purchase order timing and delivery schedule to secure sufficient supply of materials
Must be able to make decisions regarding purchase price (within the approval limits)
Proficient with MS-office and ability to learn new systems
Professional verbal and written skills
Ability to communicate effectively with global vendors and high-level internal leadership.
Attention to detail
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
This position will not offer relocation or visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Managing purchase-to-pay process in nominated categories
Manage the end-to-end sourcing process, including developing (RFI/RFP) packages, evaluating supplier proposals and negotiating contract terms.
Acting as a "business partner" to internal departments (IT, HR, Finance) to understand their needs and align them with procurement strategies.
Purchase order and delivery schedule planning and placing within the frame agreements given by Category Manager, strategic purchaser or Regional Procurement Manager
Proficiency in analyzing supplier spend, market trends, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) to identify cost-reduction opportunities
Analyzing material markets and supplier stability to ensure long-term assurance of supply.
Delivery control and order confirmation handling
Daily communication with suppliers regarding deliveries
Minor claim handling
Contribution to supplier KPI measurement (service and delivery accuracy)
Invoice error handling
Input for intercompany material flow management (in cooperation with logistics)
Contributes to the development of operational procurement processes and category team work
Escalates supply issues and risks to regional procurement and category manager
Deliver targeted results
Other duties as assigned.