Onsite Procurement Specialist Plastic Manufacturing & Assembly

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.