What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist position at 3A Composites Display and Graphic Arts Americas?
Company Overview:
At 3A Composites Display and Graphic Arts Americas, we specialize in the manufacturing of leading substrates for graphic display and architectural markets. With facilities in Benton, KY, Statesville, NC, and Glasgow, KY, our industry-leading brands include FOME-COR, SINTRA, GATOR, DISPA, DIBOND, LUMEX G, and ALUCOBOND PLUS. Our values of integrity, accountability, teamwork, trust, and transparency guide our dealings with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders.
Job Summary:
The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for the end-to-end sourcing of raw materials. This role leads the development and execution of strategic plans by leveraging market intelligence, industry knowledge, and cross-functional collaborations. Key responsibilities include supplier selection and management, contract negotiation, data analysis, supply chain optimization, and risk mitigation.
Main Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement efficient sourcing and category management strategies using domestic and international suppliers
- BUILD STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH KEY SUPPLIERS
- IDENFITY CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN
- DRIVE TCO REDUCTIONS ACROSS THE SUPPLY CHAIN
- NEGOTIATE AND IMPLEMENT SUPPLY CONTRACTS
- ANALYZE PROCUREMENT COSTS AND DEVELOP COST REDUCTION STRATEGIES
- IDENTIFY TRUSTWORTHY VENDORS AND PARTNERS
- OPTIMIZE SOURCING PROCESSES TO ACHIEVE MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a similar field
- AT LEAST 3 YEARS OF STRATEGIC SOURCING EXPERIENCE
- EXCELLENT COMPUTER SKILLS, INCLUDING MICROSOFT OFFICE AND MRP SYSTEMS
- STRONG ANALYTICAL SKILLS AND PROFICIENCY IN RELATED TOOLS
