Senior Procurement Specialist

LHH is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist for a Direct Hire, Permanent Placement position with a manufacturing client in Indianapolis, Indiana. In this newly created position, you will take the lead on key projects, manage an existing supplier base as well as source new suppliers, lead contract negotiations, conduct analyses, and achieve cost-savings targets. This is an exciting opportunity to join the hottest and fastest growing industry in America and to flourish within a team-centric work environment. The compensation is commensurate to experience and will range between $80,000-85,000 per year and includes several affordable medical insurance plans, generous Paid Time Off, and a 401K plan with a company match.

***H1B/Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position***

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review customer orders, evaluate forecasted demand vs. current inventory, and streamline the supply chain process to ensure on-time delivery
• Direct a supply base that achieves benchmarks on quality, cost, delivery, and innovation
• Evaluate current vendors/suppliers and provide recommendations regarding their performance
• Research, identify, and vet new vendors/suppliers
• Engage in contract negotiations with new vendors/suppliers to establish suitable terms and pricing for raw materials, finished goods, services, etc.
• Follow up with vendors/suppliers regarding on open orders and ship dates
• Review vendors/suppliers for compliance, complete scorecards regarding their performance, and communicate with them regarding their current status and areas for improvement
• When necessary, dual-source alternative options to ensure production is not delayed
• Meet regularly with the Supply Chain team to communicate updates and to update to-do lists
• Gather data, complete analyses, and provide recommendations for improvement
• Conduct in-depth cost and spend analyses within your department, develop cost savings initiatives, and achieve all cost reduction savings targets
• Stay abreast of industry trends and market developments in your respective categories

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, or related field is required (this is non-negotiable)
• Must have 5+ years of professional experience where your primary duties involved sourcing and directly managing suppliers/vendors
• Must have experience working for a manufacturing organization
• Must have 3+ years of experience writing proposals and leading the RFI/RFQ/RFP sourcing process
• Must be proficient with leading negotiations for high value contracts
• Must understand how sourcing, purchasing, and supply chain teams successfully integrate and work together as a team
• Must possess a track record of being a results-driven person who consistently meets and exceeds organizational goals
• Must be a natural problem-solver who possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills
• ***H1B Sponsorship is not available for this position***

If you or someone in your network fit this profile and would like to apply for this Senior Procurement Specialist position in Indianapolis, Indiana, please submit your application alongside your resume using the link in this posting.

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