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Procurement Specialist

Chiquita Fresh North America

Procurement Specialist

Dania, FL +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Position Overview: This position has direct responsibility for the following specific activities; (1) Develop and implement category plans and procurement strategies to supply through several sources, to several locations both local and international, (2) review and address quality, service issues and resolution, (3) facilitate process improvement opportunities and (4) any/all other activities to meet cost reduction targets and optimize benefits.

    Responsibilities:

    Develop and execute category plans and supply strategies that allow the aperture and improvement of supply sources, from the economic and quality point of views.

    Contribute to the business profit and loss statement (P&L) through the research, identification and achievement of savings in the designated material categories.

    Issue Purchase Orders according with final negotiated and approved commercial terms.

    Ensure that category strategies are highly aligned to current and future business needs (and overall category strategy) and that the supply base is capable of supporting these strategies.

    Manage all aspects of sourcing processes including tactical/spot opportunities, strategic RFP’s, in-house software, etc. for assigned categories.

    Manage Request for Proposal or Information (RFP, RFI, RFx, eAuctions, etc.) processes related to assigned categories.

    Conduct post event analyses, including price/cost analysis, service level analysis, and other category specific analytics as required.

    Provide status updates, at key event milestones, to ensure upper management is well informed.

    Coordinate SME’s participation in sourcing event scoring process and facilitate consensus scoring session to help finalize supplier selection.

    Coordinate formal supplier response communications to event participants.

    Collaborate with legal and regulatory teams to ensure mutually agreed terms and conditions are incorporated into final contract and executed by appropriate signatory.

    Keep supply agreements and contracts updated and ensure their application by the suppliers of the Company.

    Develop and manage reports.

    Build policies and procedures for reviewing supplier performance against contracted obligations/service levels and business expectations.

    Work on special projects as requested by management; supports all levels of department management and may participate on specific workgroups as requested.

    Some travel required.

    Education:

    Bachelor’s degree in a business discipline.

    Professional accreditation (CPM, CPSM or similar preferred).

    Experience:

    Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in areas such as: negotiations, supplier relations, regional or international purchases.

    3-5 years of experience building and managing RFP’s and competitive bidding events.

    Qualifications:

    Advanced bilingual skills (English and Spanish).

    Working knowledge of known ERP systems such as JDE, SAP, etc. or similar eSourcing tools and competitive bidding processes.

    Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative work style.

    Advanced knowledge and skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

    Strong analytical competency.

    Ability to establish and maintain relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and suppliers at all levels.

    Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

    Excellent time management and organizational skills.

    Ability to work under pressure.

  • Locations
    Dania, FL • Dania Beach, FL