Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

OSI Group•Aurora, IL

2d•$67,568 - $101,352•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this role is responsible for sourcing and managing ingredients or supplies necessary for all production at assigned facilities or for assigned product categories that meet established organization quality, cost, and timing needs. The specialist serves as the primary company representative with vendors in their assigned area of responsibility. This role also supports key customer supply initiatives and represents Corporate Supply Chain in a customer-facing capacity, interacting between vendors, production facilities, and customers.

Requirements

Excellent problem-solving abilities.
Basic understanding of food ingredient supply chain and their impact on organization needs.
Basic understanding of the food manufacturing process and the role of supply chain within that process.
Ability to build effective relationships with individuals at all levels of the internal organization and external vendors and customers.
Ability to influence and persuade where no direct authority exists.
Ability to present information and proposals to an audience.

Nice To Haves

1-3 years of experience in a related field is preferred.
BA/BS or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify qualifying vendors and make recommendations to management within established criteria, working with facility, sales, quality, and product development staff.
Engage with customers during the product development phase or when issues arise as a subject matter expert regarding ingredient supply.
Manage new supply sourcing, risk management, and continuous improvement projects directly with key customers.
Manage vendor relationships by working with vendor representatives on quality, cost, and delivery issues or new product needs, resolving simple to moderately complex issues and referring complex issues to the next higher level.
Review vendor contracts to ensure they meet established organization standards, referring new or varied contracts for further legal review.
Develop and recommend alternate sourcing strategies and vendors for use when primary vendors fail.
Identify external price and market indices for use in measuring internal buying, supplier performance, and market trends.
Track internal and external data, develop performance reports, and prepare performance reports according to a routine schedule.
Understand and implement appropriate safety procedures through education, training, use of protective equipment, and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.
Perform other duties as assigned.