Senior Procurement Specialist

Company Overview

Procoplast is an industrial company specialized in high-value-added plastic injection, manufacturing parts for the automotive sector for over 30 years. Since 2017, Procoplast has been part of the American group Methode Electronics, which operates internationally with production sites around the world.

Our machinery fleet consists of numerous automated systems and injection molding machines distributed across 45 production lines. Join our 120 employees in a modern and innovative environment located just minutes from the Welkenraedt highway exit in Belgium.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic sourcing and supplier evaluation for potential new suppliers.
• Gathers and analyzes supplier data to prepare analysis and recommendation for supplier selection.
• Manage the supply base to include renewal of agreements.
• Manages the RFQ process and purchase order issuance.
• Follow Procurement Policies and Standard Operating Procedures
• Managing the negotiating process with suppliers when acquiring products, components, materials and service provisions.
• Keeping with established category budgets as set and agreed upon within the financial year.
• Participate in 'Lean' programs and contribute in the re-engineering in processes and streamlining to potentially add value and reduce waste / costs
• Develop and plan long term and medium term cost reduction initiatives with key suppliers to enhance Methode competitiveness.
• Develop long term supplier relationships with key suppliers and ensure that this is maintained in line with Methode procurement policies and Customer requirements.
• Review, approve and process purchasing requests for goods / services
• Coordinate and resolve with Finance & Accounts any issues or disputes arising with suppliers re: invoice settlements, contract terms and conditions including prices and cost reduction initiatives.
• Process of engineering enquiries to selected suppliers, evaluate quotes and recommend purchase based of the established criteria listed in the purchasing policy which include determining factors such factors as lead time, market conditions, prices, and discounts offered, credit terms, quality performance of the supplier, ease of communication with suppliers.
• Evaluate the suppliers' performance and guided by the approved suppliers' list, take decisions to identify the appropriate supplier for the specific good/service requested.
• Liaise, consult and communicate with the 'internal customers' requesting the goods/services to reach consensus in the selection of the right supplier.
• Ensure that all suppliers are aware and informed on the Vendor Requirements List and Terms & Conditions. Explain and clarify any points to the suppliers if and when required.
• Ensure that contracts are signed and approved by suppliers in accordance with Methode's Procurement Policy.
• Create and maintain purchasing procedures.
• Provide monthly reports that track and monitor dept performance.
• Provide GMAC reports to General Manager.
• Assist the Management Team and provide support as may be required

Requirements:

• Preferably having a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or related technical field, or at least 7 years in purchasing related experience.
• Competent on Procurement information system and keep up to date with changes
• Knowledge of MRP systems
• Experience in manufacturing cost estimation
• Experience in negotiating
• Oral and written skills, strong interpersonal skills and superior organizational abilities.
• Ability to take initiative, to maintain confidentiality, to meet deadlines, and to work in a team environment is essential.
• Ability to be flexible and multitasking.
• Methodical approach, enthusiastic with an emphasis on accuracy and quality of work.
• Goal Oriented Self Starter.
• Excellent Communicator.