Supply Chain Specialist

Location:USA : Wausau
State:Wisconsin
Country:USA

Our purpose points the way
In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity's biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It's how we've gotten so far. And it's how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

We're here to better our world with biology.

Join us as our new Supply Chain Specialist

Under the direction of the Supply Chain Manager, theSupply Chain Specialist is responsible for procuring the highest quality and most cost-effective material and promoting the purchasing excellence of Novonesis, while emphasizing the company's Mission, Vision, and Core Values. This is a remote position that can be located in Wisconsin with the ability to occasionally travel to the manufacturing site in Wausau, WI.

In this role, you'll make an impact by:

• Creating and seting inventory Levels; Monitoring levels and purchase items as necessary in accordance with set limits.

• Creating and analyzingvarious cross-functional monthly reports

• CreatingPO's and followingup on PO's (internal approval, supplier acknowledgement)

• Obtainingquotations, evaluatingoptions and conducts management of supplies

• As needed, identifingnew sources of supply; work closely with Quality and R&D on vendor qualification.

• Tracking product/order status and prioritizingorders to business needs; Tracking deviations

• Working with Quality to ensure proper on-going vendor management and working with Finance toensure proper credit and financial management

• Managingand building relationships - both internal and external

• Proactively developing supply solutions to meet the cost-reduction, product development and day-to-day production needs of the business

• Acting as liaison between procurement and other functional departments

• Placing orders with all suppliers as needed or requested.

• Monitoring the status of incoming material shortages, solve receiving discrepancies, invoicing issues, and supplier corrective action plans.

• Maximizing processes within the ERP system as they relate to procurement and support the ERP as a Super User

• Managing and participatingin projects as directed, both independently and as part of a team

• Performingrelated duties as assigned.

To succeed you must hold:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education andexperience.

• 3 years of sourcing/purchasing experience

• Ability to read, interpret and negotiate commercial contracts

• Ability to handle mid-level negotiations with a suppliers managmeent organization surrounding pricing, delivery or performance

• Ability to identify opportunities to reduce the total landed cost of purchased products

• Self-motivated, goal oriented and able to handle multiple projects in a fast paced environment

• Be proficient in Microsoft Office & Outlook; SAP experience preferred.

• Excellent communication, organizational, planning, problem-solving and follow-up skills.

• Ability to work effectively as a team player in a diverse work group.

• Ability to meet deadlines and work under time constraints

• Capability to gather/consolidate information from multiple sources in a timely manner

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

Application deadline: 2/7/25

At Novonesis we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. We recommend you not to attach a cover letter to your application. Instead, please include a few sentences in your resume/CV about why you are applying. To ensure a fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your resume/CV.

Novonesis is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, or veteran status.

Want to learn more?
Learn more about Novonesis, our purpose, and your career opportunities at novonesis.com

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