Senior Procurement Specialist
Company: Anton Paar QuantaTec Inc
Location: Boynton Beach
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Are you someone who loves to work in a fast paced, challenging
environment where you'll have the opportunity take on a more
strategic role in defining and driving large scale purchasing
programs? Do you thrive working in an environment where you can
utilize your procurement skills to solve problems and build
long-term solutions to advance procurement initiatives? Do you
pride yourself on having an entrepreneurial spirit with the ability
to see the big picture, deliver cost savings and streamline
processes? If you answered yes, we'd love to discuss our Sr.
Technical Buyer opportunity with you! In this role, you'll play an
integral part in defining and modeling the future of procurement
for electronic parts directly associated with Anton Paar's
production. A Snapshot of What You'll Do: Our procurement team
focuses on price competitiveness and partnerships with high quality
suppliers who delivery on-time. As part of the team, you'll play a
hands-on role in buying processes and decisions. You'll also work
cross-functionally with other Anton Paar teams to understand
material needs and timeline constraints. As a Procurement
Specialist, you'll perform a variety of purchasing activites,
including:Buying electronic components and systems from domestic
and international suppliers.Complete ownership in delivering
results with limited supervision and guidance.Collaborating closely
with the Quality, Research and Development, Planning & Production
and Sustaining Engineering teams.Defining initiatives, establishing
strategic partnerships, and accelerating the vision and scope of
procurement processes. Deep Dive Into Your Responsibilities: To be
successful as a Sr. Technical Buyer for Anton Paar, you'll need to
be someone who adapts to change within a fast-moving team. It's
important that you are a self-starter with the ability to work
independently while being open to coaching and development.
Communication and collaboration are also key because you'll be
working cross-functionally with multiple teams while simultaneously
partnering with multiple vendors and suppliers. You'll also need
strong formal and informal leadership skills to ensure cost savings
are delivered and procurement processes are streamlined. Here's a
closer look at the responsibilities of this opportunity: Act
strategically to identify areas of weakness or improvement in the
procurement process.Solve problems and streamline current programs
to drive cost savings while delivering value.Analyze current
procurement processes to define and implement new programs and
initiatives.Manage problems and issues escalated to you by the
operations buyers.Conducting operational activities related to the
purchase process including RFQ's, purchase orders, order
confirmations, invoices and Dunnings.Monitoring purchase
transactions by checking, and further processing, order
confirmations or overdue deliveries.Communicating and promptly
resolving any supply issues, which may pose a risk or impact to
business operations.Coordinating and deciding on the shipping for
goods coming from international suppliers.Maintaining open lines of
communication while interfacing with suppliers. Reviewing and
resolving all quality complaints. Maintaining master data on an
ongoing basis.Ensuring continuous supply of required goods and
materials.Other duties as assigned. Skills and Qualifications
You'll Need:A Senior Technical Buyer on our team uses a variety of
technical skills, soft skills and industry knowledge to design new
products, including: Accountability: Takes responsibility for all
work activities and personal actions, follows through on
commitments, and acknowledges and learns from mistakesProblem
Solving: Ability to effectively identify challenging or complex
issues, evaluate options, and resolve in the best interest of the
organizationQuality of Work: Works to the highest of quality
standards by anticipating problems, testing and checking their
work, and pays close attention to detail Self-Starter: Uses trusted
and efficient work methods to launch projects and balances multiple
projects in a fast-paced environmentTime Management: Ability to
deliver on time with optimal use of resources, achieve desired
results within given time frames and decide between conflicting
priorities Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in supply
management or a technical area (mechanical engineering /
mechatronics / industrial engineering) or other related discipline
is preferred Previous professional experience in purchasing Proven
experience using SAP's MM program Proven experience in cost
awareness and entrepreneurial thinking Excellent communication
skills Stress resilience and ability to work in a fast-paced
environment with time restrictions. Having great attention to
detail A positive can-do and go-getter attitudeWell-developed
skills in managing urgencyDealing with competing priorities
Preferred SkillsMaster's Degree5+ years' experience in
purchasingExperience with scientific instrumentationExperience in
manufacturingTechnical aptitude suitable for facilitating technical
reviews Physical Requirements & Working ConditionsWhile performing
the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to
sit, stand, walk, observe, communicate, and handle items such as
computers, machinery and other equipment. The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Position requires
the ability to obtain a Passport for international travel. In
regard to organizational issues, the employee will comply with the
regulations set forward in the Anton Paar QuantaTec Employee
Handbook, except if otherwise stated. Anton Paar QuantaTec Inc. is
an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at Anton
Paar QuantaTec Inc. are based upon one's qualifications and
capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular
job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to:
age, race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related
medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, genetic information, sickle cell trait, marital status,
disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by
law. PI187904708
Keywords: Anton Paar QuantaTec Inc, Boynton Beach , Senior Procurement Specialist, Other , Boynton Beach, Florida
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