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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in procurement strategies, supplier negotiation, and performance management while effectively collaborating across functions to enhance supply chain efficiency. Proficient in data analysis and forecasting to drive cost savings and operational improvements.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Procurement Strategy DevelopmentSupplier NegotiationData AnalysisLean Manufacturing SupportPowerBi Experience
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Sourcing StrategiesSupplier Performance ManagementCost Savings NegotiationPurchase Order ManagementForecasting Inputs
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSense of Urgency
Tools & Technologies
PowerBi
Certifications & Qualifications
Advanced DegreeProfessional Certifications
Industry Keywords
Supply ChainLean ManufacturingCross-Functional CollaborationSupplier Issue ResolutionData-Driven Analysis
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Act as a procurement specialist representing supply chain
- Create and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodity/categories
- Negotiate with suppliers on pricing and terms to achieve cost savings and risk reduction
- Manage supplier performance, on-time delivery, and quality metrics
- Escalate and resolve supplier issues
- Collaborate with shop planning, production, and engineering to support component gating and kit releases
- Perform data-driven and trend analyses to identify opportunities and forecast needs
- Place and expedite purchase orders; monitor PO status and delivery dates
- Provide reliable completion and delivery dates to internal stakeholders
- Support master planning with basic forecasting inputs and procurement lead-time updates
- Participate in cross-functional problem-solving initiatives to remove supply constraints
- Lead continuous improvement activities for the procurement function or business unit
- Occasional travel to the Niagara Falls, NY site may be required
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree, ideally in Business, Supply Chain, Operations or similar, OR an Associate’s degree and 2 years procurement/planning experience
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Strong sense of urgency
- Full physical including bloodwork and Pulmonary Function testing
- Advanced degree or professional certifications are a plus
- Experience with PowerBi is preferred
- Experience supporting lean manufacturing is preferred
- Access to U.S. export-controlled information is required
Benefits
Comp & perks- Great compensation package
- Bonus opportunities
- Matching 401k
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible paid time off
- Holidays
- Parental leave program
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance coverage
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Other supplemental benefit coverages
- Tuition Assistance
- Mentorship and coaching opportunities
- Leadership development and other personal growth programs
- Employee Resource Groups
- Team-building activities
- On-site wellness center
- Miles of walking trails
- Employee engagement activities
- Open paid time off policy
- Region-specific benefits