Specialist - Integrated Purchasing - MRO

Position Summary:

Responsible for all purchasing activities relating to cost, quality and service for Maintenance, Repair, and Operating (MRO) products and services, and Direct Raw Materials at HMMA.

Essential Functions:

• Select, develop and manage supply base for General Purchasing products and services by:
• Preparing Request for Quotations (RFQ) for user department requirements.
• Negotiating spot purchases and long term agreements.
• Maintaining competitive pricing.
• Leading yearly cost reduction activities.
• Monitoring supplier quality and delivery performance.
• Formulate and implement yearly commodity and supply base strategy.
• Work closely with supplier to optimize supplier processes.
• Explore available technology and implement best practices related to purchasing activities.
• Plan, organize, track and disseminate information related to General Purchasing suppliers.
• Maintain up-to-date supply base information database.
• Administer, coordinate, and comply with all Business Management System (BMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements.
• Meet all other requirements as assigned

Position Requirements:

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent desired

Related Experience

0 – 10 years job related experience preferred

Skills / Knowledge

• MSWord
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, and organizational skills desired

Training / Certification

Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designation preferred

Additional Information:

Position may require occasional travel (domestic or foreign). Flexibility in working hours to include weekends, holidays, and off shift. Position may require on-call duty or overtime due to overall responsibility.