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Purchasing Specialist

Automotive OEM manufacturer
Athens, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/9/2024

Join our team to manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and optimize costs. Coordinate progress, communicate effectively with management and clients, and stay updated on industry trends for professional growth."

**Responsibilities:**

- Foster strong relationships with current suppliers and identify opportunities to enhance the supply chain by recommending additional partners.

- Lead estimation activities, engaging in thorough assessment and negotiation with suppliers to secure favorable terms, prices, and delivery schedules.

- Take charge of supplier management, overseeing the finalization of agreements and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

- Facilitate the distribution of vital documentation such as drawings, specifications, and engineering change notices to suppliers.

- Drive progress management, overseeing the development schedule of parts and equipment, including overseas delivery logistics, and ensuring adherence to deadlines.

- Implement cost management strategies to optimize expenditure and drive continuous improvement.

- Maintain transparent communication with management and clients, providing regular updates on project status and progress.

- Actively participate in professional and technical development activities, including attending workshops, staying updated on industry trends, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Experience:

  • Negotiation: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Purchasing: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Athens, AL 35611 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Athens, AL 35611: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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