Responsible for managing all aspects of category/ commodity of the supplier relationship including compliance with our delivery, terms, quality, inventory goals and policies; and finalizing and communicating specifications for products and services required, qualifying suppliers, soliciting competitive proposals, negotiating price, terms, quality and service. Selecting suppliers for assigned categories/commodities. Interfaces with various departments to provide a high level of support and servic... more details
As this is a hybrid position working out of our Creative Studios in Westlake, Ohio, we will focus on candidates currently residing in Northeast Ohio.
GENERAL SUMMARY: Responsible for managing all aspects of category/ commodity of the supplier relationship including compliance with our delivery, terms, quality, inventory goals and policies; and finalizing and communicating specifications for products and services required, qualifying suppliers, soliciting competitive proposals, negotiating price, terms, quality and service. Selecting suppliers for assigned categories/commodities. Interfaces with various departments to provide a high level of support and service.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Interfaces with various departments on projects/programs including Creative, Product Management, Fulfillment, Manufacturing, Legal, Risk Management. Help establish specifications for products and services and support requirements, within assigned category/commodity, services. • Prepare and negotiate RFP’s. • Sources new suppliers for key categories/commodities, evaluating and analyzing their capabilities to fulfill American Greetings needs for products and services. Providing innovation, competitive pricing, and quality. • Ensure ongoing supplier development, to improve supply chain performance. • Responsible for resolving quality issues with suppliers on products/services received. • Identifies, evaluates and implements cost reduction strategies within the supply chain process. • Responsible for drafting service and supply agreements. Reviews these agreements with Legal and management. • Responsible for training, instructing and supervising. • Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with business objectives. • Conduct market research and analyze industry trends to identify cost savings opportunities. • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with business needs and priorities. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function. • Prepare and present procurement reports and analytics to senior management. • All other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager. Required Length & Type of Experience: • A minimum of 3 years’ experience within procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Must have significant project management skills and understanding. • Demonstrated decision-making abilities and a superior ability to integrate information and utilize independent, sound judgment. • Ability to establish & build productive relationships, both internal and external. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively. • Ability to analyze and interpret business results. • Strong PC skills to include excellent knowledge of the complete Microsoft suite. • Proficient in purchasing processes and procedures. • Excellent communication skills including verbal and written.
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