Site Procurement Specialist -- Indirect & MRO
Job Description
Picture your morning: you open SAP to review Open PO and On‑Time Delivery dashboards, pull a quick snapshot from SIEVO/Celonis, and scan open requisitions from maintenance and production. You line up RFQs, negotiate terms for plant services, verify pricing and conditions, and release POs with meticulous accuracy. By midday you’re on the production floor (moderate noise), confirming a vending program refill for MRO items and expediting a past‑due component. The afternoon brings a business review with a key supplier, a GR/IR reconciliation, and updates to material master and pricing records—closing the loop on performance, savings, and compliance.
What you’ll do- Own site‑level purchasing and supply management for Lebanon, with strict attention to detail and compliance, covering MRO, plant operating supplies, and services.
- Build and strengthen supplier relationships; serve as the SME for local supplier markets and the needs of local internal customers.
- Source, solicit quotes/bids, and drive on‑time delivery; review requisitions for accuracy and completeness before processing with vendors.
- Serve as the purchasing point of contact for internal site stakeholders; collaborate across departments to meet purchasing needs.
- Support global purchasing with timely, accurate local intelligence and participate in initiatives such as benchmarking and global sourcing to optimize value and efficiency.
- Issue timely, accurate POs in line with internal purchasing standards; verify price, terms, and conditions.
- Generate KPI and operational reports from SAP and SIEVO/Celonis (e.g., Open PO, On‑Time Delivery, open requisitions, spend, and savings).
- Maintain SAP purchasing data integrity, including pricing, records, and material master data.
- Resolve escalations with suppliers and proactively remove obstacles to supply.
- Manage past‑dues and expedite when needed; complete acknowledgements and attach supporting documents (quotes, confirmations, etc.) to SAP POs.
- Administer supplier vending programs and VMI for categories such as MRO, packaging, clean‑room, office, and janitorial supplies.
- Improve order efficiency rate (OER%) by deploying alternative order types such as SPOs, scheduling agreements, and framework orders.
- Lead local cost‑saving initiatives to deliver measurable outcomes.
- Oversee invoice reconciliation and GR/IR clearing by researching discrepancies and driving resolution.
- Plan short‑term coverage and mitigation actions for quality-, time-, or quantity‑driven supply risks.
- Conduct regular supplier performance ratings and business reviews; coordinate sustainable supplier development projects.
- Support audits and new product introductions in partnership with cross‑functional teams.
- Promote safety/EHS directives and maintain a clean, safe workspace.
- Ensure adherence to ISO 9001/14001/15378, cGMP, company policies, procedures, and Code of Conduct/safety guidelines.
- Contribute to KPI reporting as applicable, and perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Materials Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or related field (required).
- APICS/CPIM certification highly preferred.
- 5+ years in material planning or purchasing; 3+ years of leadership/management experience preferred.
- Proficiency with MRP/MPS (preferably SAP) and MS Office—especially Excel; experience with SAP and electronic QMS systems.
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001/14001/15378 and cGMP.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Comfort operating in a fast‑paced, matrixed organization and partnering across functions.
- Ability to work in both office and production environments (moderate noise).
- Availability for traditional business hours (Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm) with flexibility to support a 24/7 operation when needed.
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Supplier Management
- Vendor & Supplier Management
- ERP & MRP Systems
- Sourcing and Procurement Experience
- Supplier Negotiation Experience
By aligning local purchasing with Corporate Social Responsibility and internal guidelines (e.g., Purchasing Guideline, Signature Guideline), you’ll help drive site objectives while ensuring resilient, ethical supply and measurable savings.
