Onsite Procurement Specialist Plastic Manufacturing & Assembly

Job description

Primary purpose of the position

Manage purchasing operations efficiently, ensuring cost-effective sourcing of materials while maintaining quality and production schedules.

Major responsibilities

· Source, negotiate, and procure raw materials, components, and packaging for plastic production and trash cans.

· Work closely with suppliers to manage lead times, pricing and contracts.

· Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with production to ensure timely material availability.

· Process purchase orders, track shipments, and resolve supply chain issues.

· Maintain and update procurement records in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2018 (Navision).

· Analyze data, create reports, and manage procurement workflows.

· Update and manage Bill of Materials (BOM) files to reflect accurate component details, costs, and changes in production requirements.

· Collaborate with warehouse production teams to ensure smooth operations.

· Collaborate with the quality team to implement processes for tracking and evaluating vendor performance.

· Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve supplier relationships.

Collaborate with warehouse team to maintain accurate inventory levels through diligent inventory control practices.Collaborate with production planning teams to forecast material requirements and ensure timely availability of resources.Utilize Dynamic NAV systems for tracking orders, inventory status, managing supplier relationships, and analyzing purchasing and inventory data.Monitor supplier performance and resolve any issues related to delivery or quality of goods received.Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with suppliers and internal teams.Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.Personal competencies

· 2+ years of procurement experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.

· Strong proficiency in Excel.

· Experience with NAV2018 (Microsoft Dynamics Navision) - must be comfortable managing purchase orders and inventory in the system.

·Experience updating and maintaining BOM files.

· Experience working with plastic materials, components, and supply chains is a plus.

· Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem solving skills.

· Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.

·Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

· 100% on-site position - remote work is not available.

· Preferred but not required: Ability to speak Chinese (Mandarin) for supplier communication.