Procurement - Purchasing Specialist

PROCUREMENT - PURCHASIST

• Utilize internal ERP systems and advanced Excel models to develop accurate sales forecasts by model and market.
• Analyze deviations between forecast and actuals and propose corrective actions based on market trends, inventory levels, and sales events.
• Monitor product lifecycle stages (launches, phase-outs, substitutions, cannibalization) to anticipate supply needs.
• Maintain a deep understanding of supply chain flows and market behavior to support forecasting decisions.
• Procurement Planning & Order Management
• Determine optimal order quantities per supplier, balancing constraints such as MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity), MOV (Minimum Order Value), and freight costs.
• Ensure procurement plans are aligned with inventory targets and financial objectives.
• Inventory & Service Level Optimization
• Monitor inventory levels continuously to maintain service levels and avoid stock-outs or overstock.
• Coordinate emergency inter-platform stock transfers and air freight shipments when necessary.
• Identify and implement corrective actions to improve inventory turnover and reduce holding costs.
• Manage supplier orders, lead times, and logistics performance.
• Resolve disputes with suppliers and logistics providers.
• Apply purchasing policy, including pricing, payment terms, and sourcing requirements.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (Sales, Export, Subsidiaries, Warehousing) to align on priorities.
• Work closely with Product Specialists to assess supplier performance and risk.
• Strategic Sourcing & Purchasing Support
• Support internal departments in defining purchasing needs and specifications.
• Conduct supplier research to identify alternatives and mitigate supply risk.
• Lead price negotiations with existing and prospective suppliers.
• Stay updated on global and local regulations affecting the supply chain (customs, duties, FTAs, insurance, etc.).
• Track cost and charge fluctuations affecting procurement decisions and margin analysis.
• Analyze and communicate the impact of economic and market changes on sourcing strategies.
• Reporting & Performance Management
• Develop supplier capacity and workload plans.
• Generate dashboards and reports for product group sales, service levels, inventory status, and forecast accuracy.
• Conduct root cause analysis for deviations and propose improvement actions.

• Sales Forecasting & Demand Planning
• Utilize internal ERP systems and advanced Excel models to develop accurate sales forecasts by model and market.
• Analyze deviations between forecast and actuals and propose corrective actions based on market trends, inventory levels, and sales events.
• Monitor product lifecycle stages (launches, phase-outs, substitutions, cannibalization) to anticipate supply needs.
• Maintain a deep understanding of supply chain flows and market behavior to support forecasting decisions.
• Procurement Planning & Order Management
• Determine optimal order quantities per supplier, balancing constraints such as MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity), MOV (Minimum Order Value), and freight costs.
• Ensure procurement plans are aligned with inventory targets and financial objectives.
• Inventory & Service Level Optimization
• Monitor inventory levels continuously to maintain service levels and avoid stock-outs or overstock.
• Coordinate emergency inter-platform stock transfers and air freight shipments when necessary.
• Identify and implement corrective actions to improve inventory turnover and reduce holding costs.
• Supplier Relationship & Order Book Management
• Manage supplier orders, lead times, and logistics performance.
• Resolve disputes with suppliers and logistics providers.
• Apply purchasing policy, including pricing, payment terms, and sourcing requirements.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (Sales, Export, Subsidiaries, Warehousing) to align on priorities.
• Work closely with Product Specialists to assess supplier performance and risk.
• Strategic Sourcing & Purchasing Support
• Support internal departments in defining purchasing needs and specifications.
• Conduct supplier research to identify alternatives and mitigate supply risk.
• Lead price negotiations with existing and prospective suppliers.
• Regulatory & Market Intelligence
• Stay updated on global…