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Country:
United States of America
Location:
CAI23: Carrier-Indianapolis, IN 7310 W Morris St, Indianapolis, IN, 46231 USA
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About this role
Carrier Residential Operations (Supply Chain) has an onsite opportunity in Indianapolis for a Procurement Specialist to function as a liaison between suppliers, the local team and the World Headquarters Supply Chain (WHQ) group. The Procurement Specialist reports into the WHQ structure and will be responsible for direct materials purchasing for manufacturing of residential furnaces manufactured at the Indianapolis facility .
As a procurement professional, the Procurement Specialist carries out processes, standards, and operational plans in support of purchasing activities, i.e., RFPs, negotiation preparations, and cost analysis.
We value our people and offer an extensive benefits package, with financial rewards including health insurance, retirement savings plan, and also lifestyle support with flexible working and parental leave. Plus, we’ll support your growth with paid-for external training programs and courses.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct requests for proposals (RFPs), negotiation preparations, PO issue, payment terms and cost analysis based on procurement processes, standards, and operational plans
Work with requestors and vendors on supply, materials demand planning and Sales Inventory Operations Planning (SIOP), to optimize utilization of business resources to meet customer expectations
Liaise with requestors and vendors to identify optimized cost savings opportunities
Review vendors’ contract terms, prepare service agreements, and ensure terms are in the best interest of the organization(s)
Follow up with suppliers to expedite and meet “Supplier On time Delivery” Performance, escalate problems timely to address supply issues
Respond to inquiries on order status, changes, or cancellations to meet customer(s) satisfaction
Monitor inventories at 3PLs
Maintain accurate vendor master information i.e., contract agreements and price
Support process improvement to enhance and standardize purchasing and inventory management processes
Monitor and evaluate suppliers’ performance, apply sustainable countermeasures and facilitate actions for improvement
Assist in generating reports for management
Resolve suppliers’ service, deliveries, or billing discrepancies
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
3+ years experience in purchasing or buying
Preferred Qualifications
Negotiation skills regarding contracts/pricing
Thrive in a dynamic/fast paced environment
Experience in the manufacturing industry, OEM, and/or supply chain management
English written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter, capable of working with minimal oversight, and proactive in seeking solutions
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and MRP/ERP system experience
Initiative while working with different sides of the business
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