Specialist, Keene Procurement
About The Position
The Specialist, Keene Procurement supports Global Supply Management (GSM) by ensuring reliable supply of materials, equipment, and services on time, at competitive prices, and with high quality. The role contributes to cost competitiveness, inventory minimization, efficient materials utilization, and supplier performance while deploying purchasing decisions aligned with organizational objectives and sourcing strategies. The position supports sourcing strategy, supplier negotiations and relationships, contractual documentation, inventory management where applicable, compliance, and continuous improvement. It also serves as a liaison among plants and as the main contact for RTP invoicing issues. The role helps protect intellectual property, uphold the Global Buying Policy, and ensure supplier environmental compliance and proper scrap disposal.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Experience in manufacturing, such as operations, planning, quality, engineering, or supply chain.
- Experience as a plant or corporate buyer.
- Experience with GSM processes and systems.
- Experience working in a matrix environment or on a cross-functional team.
- Yellow Belt Certification.
Nice To Haves
- Experience across multiple businesses, divisions, and/or technologies.
- Experience with global manufacturing and business through work or project experience.
- Green Belt Certification.
- Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), APICS, or a supply-chain-related certification.
Responsibilities
- Assist with development of Business Global Supply Management (GSM) strategies and deploy GSM strategies and plans to guide purchasing decisions aligned with organizational objectives and sourcing strategies.
- Ensure contribution metrics are updated and linked with the site/business cost-reduction portfolio.
- Participate in supplier negotiations, including contract administration.
- Own or assist with the Supplier Relationship Management process, including supplier audits.
- Create and maintain contractual documents, including supply agreements, pricing agreements, nondisclosure agreements, and certificates of insurance.
- Assist with commodity reviews and supply intelligence.
- Manage inventory where applicable, including controlling and minimizing materials on hand, slow-moving and obsolete materials; may manage storeroom operations.
- Act as a GSM liaison between plants, including materials and quality areas.
- Recommend and participate in planning and implementing changes to purchasing and supply-management practices to ensure compliance with established laws, policies, and ethical principles.
- Serve as the main contact for RTP to ensure invoicing issues are eliminated or promptly resolved.
- Participate in cross-functional teams focused on process improvements, cost reduction, and supply-chain issue resolution.
- Protect intellectual property.
- Ensure compliance with internal and external auditing requirements related to GSM and other certifications, if applicable.
- Ensure suppliers comply with environmental requirements and scrap is disposed of correctly.
- Champion the Global Buying Policy and ensure compliance.
Benefits
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
- 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions.
- 401(k) savings plan with matching contributions.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid parental leave.
- Family building support.
- Fitness benefits.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Disability benefits.
- Disease management programs.
- Paid time off.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward exceptional contributions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
