Purchasing Officer responsible for supplier relationships and inventory management in the food services sector at Metcash in Palmyra, Australia.
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Hybrid Lead Sourcing Specialist – Buying/Procurement
Posted 4 months ago
About the role
- Lead buying and supplier relationships for GE Vernova Gas Power components. Execute sourcing policy, manage POs, update ERP, and resolve schedule issues.
Responsibilities
- Manage the buying process for a given set of goods
- Apply sourcing policy, interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budgets
- Place and follow-up on POs
- Manage relationships with suppliers for PO execution
- Manage problems and schedule changes
- Update ERP
- Utilize in-depth knowledge of a discipline and analytical thinking to execute policy/strategy
- Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements
- Explain information; develop skills to bring team members to consensus
- Convey performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues
- Use judgment to propose solutions outside of set parameters for complicated day-to-day problems
- Prioritize information for data analysis; use technical experience and analytical thinking; use multiple internal and limited external sources to arrive at decisions
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college OR a High School Diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in manufacturing or supply chain
- Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future
- Must work a minimum of 3 days a week onsite at the Greenville, SC Garlington Road site
- Role is restricted to U.S. persons due to access to export-controlled technology; proof of status required prior to employment
- SAP experience (desired)
- Experience in Procurement or Planning (desired)
- Strong oral and written communication skills (desired)
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems (desired)
- Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs (desired)
Benefits
- Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Access to a Health Coach
- 24/7 nurse-based resource
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
- Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
- Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
- Tuition assistance
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time-off for vacation or illness
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