PURCHASING SPECIALIST I, PLM SOURCING
Core
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and Continuation projects by managing sourcing activities, purchase order readiness, and supply chain risk mitigation.
Role type
Purchasing Specialist (PLM Sourcing)
Builds
Purchase orders, sourcing strategies, and supply chain risk assessments for manufacturing clients.
Domain
Industrial automation and manufacturing supply chain
Required skills
SAP proficiency, Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP), BOM review, RFQ management, supplier collaboration, inventory principles, MRP understanding
Preferred skills
Power BI development, NPI purchasing experience
Technologies
SAP, Microsoft Excel, Power BI
Responsibilities
Convert shopping cart requisitions into purchase orders and follow up with suppliers; Perform BOM reviews to identify cost optimization and mitigate supply chain risks; Support Last Time Buy (LTB) and Excess and Obsolete (E&O) processes; Analyze supply chain data using enterprise systems for management reviews; Collaborate with suppliers and partners to resolve invoice discrepancies and purchasing issues.
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC