Senior Specialist - Purchasing at Defy Appliances

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive the Material Improvement Program to achieve cost and efficiency savings,
• Negotiate optimal terms and conditions with suppliers and benchmark industry standards to ensure competitive pricing,
• Develop and manage a robust supplier base, mitigating financial and operational risks,
• Secure suppliers aligned with the company's business goals and lead global material discussions and negotiations,
• Manage contracts, ensure compliance, and maintain up-to-date market intelligence on raw materials,
• Conduct comprehensive market and spend analyses to inform purchasing strategies,
• Execute and oversee the successful introduction of Initial Sample Inspection Reports (ISIRs) and pilot production runs,
• Accurately input material prices in SAP and work to minimize and resolve pricing errors.

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Procurement,
• 3 – 5 years of experience in procurement, with a focus on direct materials and manufacturing environments,
• Proven experience in supplier negotiations and commercial communications,
• Proficiency in SAP with the ability to manage complex data and workflows,
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to perform under pressure,
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes.