Sr. Purchasing Specialist

Zwilling JA Henckels LLC•Pleasantville, NY

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Purchasing Specialist reports to and assists the Purchasing Manager in managing the procurement of $ 70 Million of indirect goods and services for Zwilling. This role ensures that these purchases are competitively bid, cost-effective, timely, and result in supply agreements and contracts which substantially enhance the company’s financial result and revenue targets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
Minimum 3 years’ procurement experience
Strong critical thinking, business process, and communication skills
Excellent analytical, problem solving, and decision-making abilities
Proven competence in procurement software and Microsoft Office
Experience negotiating contracts and supply agreements

Nice To Haves

Certification such as CPSM or CPP
Proficient in SAP Materials Management
Background in consumer products import and distribution

Responsibilities

Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with company goals to reduce costs and minimize supply risk.
Reduce maverick buying and help create a Best Practice Purchase to Pay Process
Source materials and services. Assign suppliers, negotiate terms, and evaluate competitive bids through cost analysis and TCO evaluation
Manage procurement budgets, and create and track savings results vs target KPIs
Create purchase orders and negotiate contracts and agreements
Align with global purchasing and finance to challenge existing indirect purchasing patterns and proactively seek opportunities to reduce costs from key suppliers while maintaining or improving quality and service levels.
Ensure purchasing compliance with company policies and legal regulations
Analyze market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and reduce supply risk
Maintain accurate procurement records and reports