What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist position at Blachford Acoustics Group?
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Procurement Specialist to join our team at Blachford Acoustics Group. As a key member of our supply chain, you will be responsible for developing and executing strategic sourcing plans for product categories, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effective procurement across the USA and Canada.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop medium complexity strategies; analyze and suggest alternative suppliers/materials to improve margins without compromising quality or delivery;
- Suggest material strategy execution; drive changes through trials, tests, and approvals with the technical team;
- Vet suppliers, manage relationships, communicate strategy changes, execute initiatives, and monitor pricing and performance;
- Manage supply chain risks and resolve quality issues with support from technical and quality teams;
- Use insights to develop long-term procurement strategy;
- Manage suppliers and support ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 17025, IATF, and ITAR certifications;
- Develop, implement, and maintain processes, policies, guidelines, SOPs, and Business Operating Principles;
