Direct Procurement Specialist
Amplifon
- Minneapolis, MN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead the collection and analysis of supplier-reported information.
- Maintain the spend analysis database, identifying sourcing opportunities.
- Utilize data and business insights to seek out optimization opportunities.
- Establish strong relationships with suppliers, aligning with organizational objectives.
- Collaborate with regional business units to support growth in each segment.
- Develop new supplier performance metrics across various business units.
- Understand the unique needs of different units for optimal supplier collaboration.
- Assist in negotiating and implementing total cost with suppliers.
- Support global procurement projects and lead Supplier Business Reviews.
- Serve as an escalation point for supplier relationship and governance issues.
- Manage cost and pricelist, driving cost savings and effective spend management.
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, or related discipline.
- 2+ years of experience in a direct sourcing role.
- Ability to create consensus forecasts aligned with marketing, sales, and finance.
- Proficient in demand analysis and forecasting across different time horizons.
- Experience in inventory management across multiple locations.
- Strong analytical skills and familiarity with cost savings strategies.
- Proven expertise in Supplier Relationship Management practices.
- Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and MS Office.
- ERP implementation experience is a plus.
- Excellent compensation & benefits
- Career path planning & mentorship
- International project experience
- An amazing team of colleagues and leaders