Direct Procurement Specialist
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Job Description
Position Overview
The Direct Procurement Specialist/Executive supports the daily operational activities required to secure raw materials and components for production. With 1–3 years of experience, this role focuses on executing purchase orders (POs), tracking material delivery timelines, monitoring inventory levels, and conducting initial supplier data analysis. The role requires basic technical understanding of chemical raw materials (including chemical molecular structures) to effectively source and manage production inputs. The goal is to ensure 100% supply continuity for the manufacturing line.
Key Responsibilities
• PO Execution & Tracking: Convert purchase requisitions into purchase orders (POs) within the ERP system. Track shipments to ensure on-time delivery.
• Chemical Sourcing & Technical Expertise: Manage sourcing of chemical raw materials by interpreting technical molecular specifications, ensuring material compliance, and collaborating with R&D; or Quality teams to vet new chemical suppliers.
• Data Maintenance: Maintain accurate master data in the ERP system, including current pricing, lead times, safety stock levels, and supplier contact details.
• Invoice & Quality Resolution: Coordinate with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice price discrepancies and work with Quality Assurance to handle supplier material returns (RMA process).
• Supplier Performance Tracking: Compile monthly supplier scorecard data, tracking KPIs such as On-Time In-Full (OTIF) delivery and defect rates.
Requirements
Department: Purchasing
Experience Level: Associate