Strategic Procurement Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Procurement Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing project buyouts and services for MSOL Products.

This role involves supporting sourcing roles, including sourcing and managing third-party supplier products and services to ensure on-time delivery according to customer needs. The ideal candidate will also provide technical support to hubs/subs and representatives in Asia Pacific for interpreting and understanding third-party supplier material specifications and resolving related issues.

The Procurement Specialist will collaborate with third-party suppliers to develop and improve products, processes, and material specifications. This includes traveling to supplier sites to establish plans to enhance quality and delivery performance.

In addition, the successful candidate will support the implementation of Buyout Commodity Sourcing programs, such as Best Cost Country Sourcing, strong negotiation skills, cost containment, cost reductions, e-sourcing events, and other initiatives.

1. Issue timely Purchase Orders to suppliers and obtain Order Acknowledgment within expected turnaround times.
2. Monitor purchase order statuses and expedite as necessary to meet customer requirements, chair periodic supplier reviews.
3. Collaborate with various functional teams and internal customers, clearly and promptly communicating order status and any delivery delays or improvements.
4. Support customer order inspections, including Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
5. Coordinate multiple supplier deliveries to prevent unnecessary inventory holds.
6. Generate reports to update the Purchasing dashboard and track important metric performance; conduct data analysis to assess supplier performance.
7. Adhere to workplace safety rules, including using personal protective equipment when provided, and report any unsafe work conditions or suggestions for improving safety.

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• A minimum of 5-7 years of shown experience in required manufacturing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in technical environment.
• Effective negotiation skills, proven supplier management, and a strong customer focus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and knowledge of Oracle is a plus.
• Strong risk management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and focus on customer needs. Should be systematic and an assertive character. Should manage complex situations under pressure.
• Track supplier performance against company goals.
• Ensure supplier capacity and capability meet global material needs.
• Basic knowledge of sales and purchasing contract terms and conditions (e.g., Incoterms, Penalty clause for Late Delivery etc.).
• Familiarity with Mechanical standards (e.g., ASME/ASTM, Norsok, ISO/EN).

Diploma/Degree in Engineering

At our organization, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.