What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist position at Pasona N A, Inc.?
PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
Japanese / English Bilingual
Working location : San Diego, CA (NO REMOTE)
Salary Range : 76K-110K (DOE)
Excellent benefit pacakge
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
The Procurement Specialist is responsible for the procurement of materials, services, and supplies and is required hands-on / flexible support for keep production line running. Purchases complex / large impact materials, equipment, supplies, and services, at the most economical cost, and for delivery at the time and location specified in the purchase requisition. Expedites the orders by suppliers to meet production needs. Locates and evaluates suppliers, forecasts and reports procurement trends, negotiates, and administrates contracts. Participates in establishing strategies for assurance of supply and for significant cost reductions.
REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS :
- Bachelor's degree in related field AND 2-3 years of buying experience; OR, 5 years of buying experience; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and / or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved
- APICS CSCP or ISM CPSM certification preferred.
- Travel may be up to 10% in this job.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and negotiating skills required.
- Ability to resolve invoice discrepancy, prevent delay payment by working with supplier and internal customers.
- Deep knowledge to 2 or 3 commodities, i.e. raw materials, custom made metal components, capital equipment, chemical, tooling and contract services.
- Understanding of market situation and purchasing environment and make effective purchasing strategy for stable supply and cost reduction.
- Has sufficient experience and capability for the CSR and the regulatory compliance.
- Must be computer literate with MS. SAP experience is preferred.
- Ability to make quick decisions and take proactive / flexible actions in order to resolve problems.
- Attention to detail is critical to success in this position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.
