Procurement Associate

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Procurement Associate

This position will be responsible for management of purchasing and procurement activities including namely consolidation of requirements, bidding, negotiations, and supplier performance tracking.

Responsibilities

• Manages local procurement and purchasing to ensure timely delivery of materials and services aligned with market or factory needs. Ensures proper documentation and adherence to procurement policies and procedures
• Handles vendor performance issues and supports the Payment Team with procurement-related payments and closing documents
• Manages supplier base, maintains communication, and shares performance feedback with vendors and internal stakeholders to drive improvement
• Ensures compliance with procurement policies, code of conduct, local regulations, and audit/JSOX requirements
• Supports sourcing activities, including requirement identification, bidding, negotiation, and setting commercial terms to achieve optimal quality, cost, and service. Takes on additional tasks and projects as needed
• Delivers savings targets and develops strategic sourcing plans
• Leads or supports supplier bidding with business partners to secure the best value
• Builds strong, customer-oriented relationships with stakeholders to demonstrate procurement’s business impact
  
  

Requirements

• University degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, or a related field; a Master’s degree is a plus
• 2–3 years of experience in a similar role
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Strong analytical skills related to purchasing and procurement
• Solid negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in MS Office is a plus
  
  

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Next Steps

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

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