What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Specialist position at Nokian Tyres?
Reporting directly to the Regional Procurement Manager, the Procurement Specialist is responsible for operational purchase to pay process including timely placement of purchase orders and planning of delivery schedules of materials to meet the material demand and maintain inventory levels within approved guidelines.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Managing purchase to pay process in nominated categories
- Material simulation and responsibility to ensure sufficient supply of materials based on current stock and future material demand
• Responsibility of keeping the inventory levels and rotation within the target range
• Delivery control and order confirmation handling
• Daily communication with suppliers regarding deliveries
• Minor claim handling
• Contribution to supplier KPI measurement (service and delivery accuracy)
• Invoice error handling
• Input for intercompany material flow management (in cooperation with logistics)
• Contributes to the development of operational procurement processes and category team work
• Escalates supply issues and risks to regional procurement and category manager
• Deliver targeted results
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Purchasing / Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Ability to conduct routine tasks with meticulous approach and attention to detail
• Must be able to make decisions with insufficient information regarding material demand
• Must be able to make decisions regarding purchase order timing and delivery schedule to secure sufficient supply of materials
- Must be able to make decisions regarding purchase price (within the approval limits)
• Professional verbal and written skills
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Attention to detail
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position will not offer relocation or visa sponsorship.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
• Occasional work in the manufacturing/warehouse area may be required
- The duties are performed indoors in a traditional office setting with indoor environmental conditions and noise. Activities include extended periods of sitting and extensive work at a computer.
• Occasional work in the manufacturing/warehouse area may be required
- Must be able to continuously stand, hear, listen, talk, walk, bend, stoop, kneel or squat
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) eligible after one month
- 401(k) matching 100% on first 6%
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Onsite fitness facility
- Fitness reimbursement
- Career advancement opportunities
- Short-term incentive plan
- Profit sharing
Nokian Tyres is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law.