Procurement Specialist
Company: Unicity International Inc
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Unicity is seeking talented, motivated candidates to join our
organization. The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for
assisting with procurement for the US market, as well as
coordinating for items purchased on behalf of other markets. The
Procurement Specialist will be expected work within the Operations
Team to increase efficiencies and ensure that the supply chain is
properly served by our vendors and suppliers.
Unicity is a consumer products company focused on creating products
that improve human health. Our mission at Unicity is to change the
way people approach their health by fostering hope and permanent,
positive change. With a presence on six continents, our global
teams work together to bring high-quality, science-backed products
to our global customers.
Benefits:
- Hybrid, flexible work environment
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Generous vacation allowance in addition to company paid
holidays
- Phone and internet reimbursement
- 401(k) with company match
- Travel opportunities
- Substantial company product allowance
- Competitive benefits packages
Primary responsibilities:
- Negotiate with suppliers to achieve optimal cost points for a
wide range of purchases
- Procure and manage the qualification process of raw materials,
packaging components and other items as needed for contract
manufacturers and various internal manufacturing facilities
- Possess the ability to review and negotiate contracts and
agreements to achieve fair and mutually beneficial terms
- Act effectively as a liaison between our suppliers and our
international operations teams to improve supply chain KPI's
- Work closely with R&D, management and product managers to
understand the details of various project and procurement
requirements
- Manage, improve and implement supply chain processes applicable
to manufacturing in the US
- Possess the ability to work under pressure, manage multiple
projects simultaneously, meet tight deadlines, and work in
cross-functional international teams
- Develop working relationships with all vendors and suppliers to
facilitate and improve processes and communication
- Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to troubleshoot any
potential problems in the supply chain that might affect cost,
quality, or delivery times
- Review, advise, and execute purchase orders based on various
points of data
- Monitor open purchase orders to ensure on-time, in-full
delivery per the companies needs
- Provide a communication channel from our international markets
to the vendors and suppliers to ensure that we are meeting the
customers' needs
- Evaluate and develop new vendors and suppliers to improve
redundancy and cost competitiveness while looking for opportunities
to improve on cost and performance from existing vendors and
suppliers
- Coordinate with the Planning and Logistics teams to understand
critical stock levels and delivery schedules of product to all
markets
- Provide procurement and information support to management and
the manufacturing teams, as well as the Quality Regulatory and
Research & Development departments
- Interface with the Finance department to ensure proper
reconciliation of supplier invoices and timely resolution of any
questions
Required Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Operations, Supply
Chain Management, or other related fields
- Three or more years in a procurement role
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Certifications such as CPIM, CSCP, CPP/CPPM, CPM, CPSM and or
Six Sigma are a plus, as is other experience in supply chain
roles
- Procurement experience in the food manufacturing, health
supplement, wholesale, or pharmaceutical industries is a plus
Travel Required:
- Domestic: Yes, up to 10%
- International: As needed, up to 5% (candidates will need to be
able to travel on a valid passport)
Keywords: Unicity International Inc, Las Vegas , Procurement Specialist, Other , Las Vegas, Nevada
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