1. Category Support

• Demonstrate understanding of and adherence to core product categories.
• Responsible for cost control by supporting Category Managers on cost savings, supplier quality and development, and P2P optimization initiatives.
• Assist with sustaining cost-savings projects as required.
• Partner with the MSA Transportation team on effective freight use and spent.

2. Cost and Contract Management

• Contribute ideas to future cost-savings pipeline and implement savings initiatives.
• Participate in and drive results in VAVE workshops.
• Facilitate disciplined use of cost-savings pipeline repository and dashboard.
• Consult the Contract Management System (CMS) to identify and propose new opportunities.
• Ensure that contract details, terms, conditions, and deliverables are fair and favorable for MSA.

3. Supplier Management

• Prepare RFPs/bid documents, analyze proposals based on predefined criteria, and provide recommendations.
• Resolve supplier conflicts escalated by the business.
• Ensure supplier social responsibility and risk mitigation through annual audits and performance management plans.
• Plan and execute required supplier communications.
• Assist in processing purchase orders and invoices, as appropriate.

4. Master Data Integrity

• Assist with the control, analysis, and communication of Purchased Price Variance (PPV) and other relevant financial controls.
• Coordinate Purchasing Information Record (PIR) maintenance.
• Coordinate purchasing master data updates in conjunction with the budget process, including identifying, modifying, analyzing, and summarizing Purchasing Information Record (PIR) changes for materials in the region.
• Provide feedback relevant to the budgeting process.

Experience Required:

• 2 years of experience in Purchasing / Procurement / Engineering / Quality

Experience Preferred:

• Experience using SAP
• Advanced Excel skills
• Proficient in negotiations and contracting

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• Fluent English with good communication skills

Education Preferred:

• ASCM: CSCP or ISM: CIPS / CPSM certification

Travel:

• Up to 15% (domestic & international)

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