Job Title: Procurement and Planning Associate
Location with zip code: Savannah, GA, 31408
Duration: 6+ months
Shift Timing (Day/ Evening/ Night: 07:30am-04:00pm
Pay Rate: $30/hr. on W2
Job Description:
- The Procurement and Planning Associate supports the organization's supply chain operations by ensuring timely procurement of goods and services, maintaining vendor relationships, and assisting with production and inventory planning.
- This role bridges purchasing activities with operational planning to optimize cost, quality, and efficiency, and may include delivery assurance responsibilities.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Support site operations related to procurement and master production scheduling
- Carries out activities associated with purchasing goods, materials, supplies, and services to ensure terms are in the organization's best interest
- Source and onboard suppliers as needed, solicits quotes, issues purchase orders and manage end-to-end procurement activities in compliance with company policies and procedures
- Negotiate delivery schedules, terms, pricing, and with suppliers.
- Gathers data, compiles reports and other information to support decision-making and tracking of KPI's
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Collaborates and coordinates interdepartmental activity with engineering, quality, production, purchasing, sales, logistics, and finance to address any supply chain issues.
- Ensure that day-to-day activities align with company policies, supply chain compliance, global trade, quality standards, cost objectives, government regulations, and ethical standards.
- Coordinates material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of materials and schedules are timed to meet production requirements by expediting orders and mitigating shortages to support on-time delivery.
- Support the execution of Materials Planning and SIOP activities to align supply with customer demand
- Attend and actively participate in meetings and training sessions
- Based on business needs, the incumbent may be required to support other duties/functions within the company .
Qualifications We Prefer
- Diploma and/or bachelor's degree in supply chain, materials management, Business Administration or related field (or equivalent experience).
- At least 1 -2 years of experience using MS Office, especially Excel (basic to intermediate proficiency).
- At least 2 years of Experience as Buyer, Purchaser, Planner, Expediter or equivalent.
- Able to understand engineering print, product specifications of components and materials
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships and work cross-functional
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Proficient in using ERP/MRP systems
Preferred Education:
- 4-year degree in Supply Chain, Materials Management, Business Administration or related field (of 4-5 years of directly related experience
- At least 2 years' experience as a Buyer, Purchaser, Planner, Expediter, or equivalent
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