Procurement Direct Buyer
$150,000–$200,000 year
On-siteMaryland Heights, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Conduct independent direct material procurement strategies supporting production operations, evaluating supplier capabilities and negotiating commercial terms to optimize cost, quality, and supply continuity. Exercise judgment in supply risk mitigation, including alternate sourcing and allocation decisions, while utilizing Microsoft D365 and Power BI to analyze demand, inventory levels, and purchasing trends. Independently authorize purchase orders, manage supplier performance metrics, and resolve complex supply exceptions through expediting, reallocation, or supplier escalation. Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve procurement efficiency and implement corrective actions for supplier quality issues within a regulated manufacturing environment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or other related field
- Minimum of 5 years' related experience in Procurement
- 3 years' experience with master's degree
- Experience with Microsoft D365 MRP and Procurement software
- Experience with Power BI
- 3+ years' experience in a highly regulated industry (pharmaceutical, medical device, etc.)
- 3 years' relevant work experience in procurement, sourcing, contracts, analytics, ERP Systems
- Intermediate to advanced level computer skills that include Microsoft Office (with an emphasis on Excel), ERP Systems, Quality Management Systems, on-line procurement portals and other similar tools
- Knowledge of Incoterms 2020
- Self-starter, able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Working knowledge of theories and practices applied to planning, procurement and inventory
- Excellent communications skills both oral and written to communicate clearly and effectively with others, including the ability to make effective presentations
- Strong business acumen and an analytical mind
- Problem-solving skills and attention to detail are essential
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills to interface with internal customers, management and employees in other Kindeva locations
Desired Qualifications
- 1+ yrs experience in Continuous Improvement methodology such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Total Quality Management Systems (TQMS), Yellow Belt/Green Belt
- APICS/ASCM/CIPS/ISM coursework towards certification preferred
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