Senior Specialist, Purchasing/ Procurement

Nordson•East Providence, RI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Nordson EFD, a global leader in Engineered Fluid Dispensing, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected. This role coordinates the procurement of materials, parts, equipment, and supplies for the organization to support business sales plans, manufacturing plans, inventory targets, quality objectives, and cost objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university or BS Industrial or other engineering discipline
Five to ten years related experience
Knowledge of Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software
ERP software, SAP preferred
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, engineering specifications, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Good interpersonal skills; Team Player
Good verbal and written communications skills
Good organizational skills and analytical ability

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of SAP
Familiar with Six Sigma & lean manufacturing
Familiar with reading engineering drawings
Experience in manufacturing process, machining, PCBA, injection molding environment

Responsibilities

Analyze system generated demand signals to determine material requirements then generate and execute purchase orders.
Coordinate all activities related to procurement of materials or services beginning with intent to purchase through delivery.
Analyze the requirements including specifications, preferred supplier, and date commodity is needed.
Meet regularly with suppliers.
Interface on any major supplier issues.
Assure that the materials/services are delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meets the quality standards of the company.
Act as liaison for customer service, sales, marketing, engineering, quality and manufacturing to assure the establishment of proper priorities, delivery requirements and technical support.
Lead supply chain risk assessment.
Coordinate countermeasures, including lead time reduction with vendor, safety stock, forecast accuracy, alternative vendors, or alternative components.
Manage and develop the supplier relationships.
Lead negotiations with supplier including any penalties, price adjustments, credit notes, additional process and equipment at suppliers site.
Negotiate the lowest possible cost for the commodity balanced against the optimum quality and schedule needs.
Deployment of specs and standards in support of ECO changes to suppliers.
Maintain timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to assure accurate retention of records.