Job Description
Due to an increase in client growth and demand, the materials management team must grow.
This is the perfect role for someone with experience in buying, purchasing or supply and can come from any industry background as long as you are used to working in a busy, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities & Role Requirements
1. Create and manage purchase orders within the Oracle ERP/Cyberplan system, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
2. Collaborate with the production planning department on the production plan updates material planning parameters.
3. Communicate with suppliers regarding order placement, status updates, and resolution of issues.
4. Support inventory optimization efforts by analyzing inventory turnover rates, carrying costs, and stock-out rates.
5. Optimize stock levels and raw materials according to company guidelines.
6. Resolve discrepancies in material receipt (quantity, quality, price).
7. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align purchasing activities with business objectives.
8. Analyze purchasing data and metrics to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and areas of risk.
9. Ensure compliance with purchasing policies, procedures, and best practices.
10. Provide support to the Purchasing Manager and contribute to achieving departmental KPIs.
11. Contribute to the development and maintenance of standards, focusing on key areas which are the customer, the company culture, and the continuous improvement system.
12. Participate in talent management processes and contribute to team development.
13. Carry out all other activities related to the agreed type of work as instructed by the line manager.
Required Qualifications & Experience
* Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
* 2+ years of experience in purchasing or procurement roles.
* Proficiency in Oracle architecture and planning tools (Cyberplan) preferred.
* Strong knowledge of standard software tools such as MS Excel, Power Point, and Access.
* Fluent level of English in written and spoken communication.
* Detail-oriented with strong analytical and negotiation skills.
Competences
* Result-oriented
* Team player
* Careful to details
* Flexible
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We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected.
With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
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