Sr. Purchasing Specialist

Job Summary:
The Sr. Purchasing Specialist reports to and assists the Purchasing Manager in managing the procurement of $ 70 Million of indirect goods and services for Zwilling. This role ensures that these purchases are competitively bid, cost-effective, timely, and result in supply agreements and contracts which substantially enhance the company’s financial result and revenue targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with company goals to reduce costs and minimize supply risk. 
• Reduce maverick buying and help create a Best Practice Purchase to Pay Process
• Source materials and services. Assign suppliers, negotiate terms, and evaluate competitive bids through cost analysis and TCO evaluation
• Manage procurement budgets, and create and track savings results vs target KPIs
• Create purchase orders and negotiate contracts and agreements
• Align with global purchasing and finance to challenge existing indirect purchasing patterns and proactively seek opportunities to reduce costs from key suppliers while maintaining or improving quality and service levels.
• Ensure purchasing compliance with company policies and legal regulations 
• Analyze market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and reduce supply risk
• Maintain accurate procurement records and reports 

Compensation Range: Base Salary of $77,000.00- $90,000.00 contingent upon experience + Bonus Potential

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, or a related field 
• Minimum 3 years’ procurement experience
• Strong critical thinking, business process, and communication skills 
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and decision-making abilities 
• Proven competence in procurement software and Microsoft Office 
• Experience negotiating contracts and supply agreements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification such as CPSM or CPP
• Proficient in SAP Materials Management
• Background in consumer products import and distribution

Key Skills:

• Strategic thinking 
• Cost control 
• Vendor negotiation 
• Attention to detail 

Work Environment:

• Hybrid 
• Extensive partnering and support for other departments- especially finance, logistics/warehouse, marketing, IT, and supply chain 

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