Purchasing Specialist

Abbott


Date: 1 day ago
City: Taguig
Contract type: Full time
The Purchasing Specialist will be responsible for coordinating and executing day-to-day operations with the end goal being to ensure processes related to the Purchasing function and PO placement are maintained.

Purchasing Specialist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Key Activities)

  • Carries out duties in compliance with established business policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrates commitment to the development, implementation and effectiveness of applicable Quality Processes as per ISO, FDA, and other regulatory agencies.
  • Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices.
  • Responsibility to understand and maintain awareness of the quality consequences which may occur from the improper performance of their specific job.
  • Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
  • Maintain and develop the supplier base through: relationship development, supplier selection, supply agreements (including price negotiation where applicable), with continued supplier monitoring and evaluation
  • Where required, ensure that contracts are in place and adequately protect the company.
  • Carry out the purchasing process (stock, non-stock items, capital equipment) on a daily basis. For some materials this will include the evaluation of MRP, for others, the planning team will provide requirements for orders to be placed against
  • Review and maintain planning and purchasing contingencies to ensure continued supply of product to our customers. Promote Continuous Improvement to ensure that the best solutions for the customer are delivered in the most cost effective and efficient manner.
  • Fully understand how the activities and processes within the Purchasing function link to overall Tier Metrics and Organisation metrics. Ensure that the daily Purchasing Huddles address issues on a team level and that the appropriate actions are being taken daily to ensure that all Purchasing KPI’s are being met on an on-going basis.
  • Driving Efficiencies

Supplier Quality

  • Ensure that changes to specifications are communicated and approved by suppliers in a timely fashion, and that these specifications are appropriate for use of the material
  • Participate in quarterly supplier review meetings to ensure corrective actions are taken when suppliers fail to meet expectations.
  • Recording of and the carrying out of associated actions relating to any supplier related incidents that arise.

Change and New Product Management

  • Work on the change management process to reflect any SKU changes at a component or kit level. Ensure that you follow the purchasing functions that are in place to bring new products into the company.

Technical Responsibilities

  • A significant aspect of the job is determining and implementing logistical improvements within the business planning systems. While focused on the Procurement function, developments will almost certainly require involvement throughout the breadth of the supply chain. The job holder will not only need to have a thorough understanding of the supply planning process but also the interdependencies of the extended supply chain (Customer Management, Demand Planning, Supplier Management, Production, Warehouse and Distribution). The jobholder will be required to represent the department on cross-functional project teams, ensuring relevant details are addressed and resolved and be directly responsible for improvement initiatives.

Ad Hoc aspects to the role

  • To undertake and be accountable for projects as requested by the department head.

Personal Characteristics

  • Strong analytical skills
  • Excellent attention to detail

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