1)Ensures prompt and effective delivery of essential goods and services to the different departments and functions at Foundever, with a minimum time lag through the implementation of standardized purchasing practices that comply with procurement’s guidelines.

2)Consults with all stakeholders about their needs, assisting in sourcing, contacting vendors and developing sources of supply and/or services, processing purchase requisitions, and expediting purchase orders.

3)Tracks the delivery of goods and services; as well as ensuring every stakeholder confirms receiving their request in our P2P system.

4)Ensures that the goods and services purchased meet specified conditions and acceptable standards by preparing detailed bid specifications for technical items, requests for quotations, serving as a liason between Foundever departments and vendors.

5) Protects the interests of Foundever regarding purchases by serving as a representative for the company in discussions vendors on procurement issues, shipping, receiving, invoicing, and all other areas of responsibility and by monitoring vendor activities for compliance with contract terms and conditions.

6) Ensures the proper and timely payment of charges for goods and services received by Foundever.

7) Review and monitor capital purchases to ensure its compliance with company policies and procedures.

8) Identify opportunities for cost savings

9) Special projects and/or other duties as assigned.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:  (education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities typically needed to perform this job--potential candidates are screened for requirements listed in this section)

Education: (if beyond High School or equivalent): 

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of job-related experience
Experience leading peers and influencing organizational change

Experience Target: (specify experience in this job or in a related function or field): 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:  (identify essential knowledge, skills and abilities required and identify additional competencies that enable success in performing this job-–essential skills should be noted as required, others may be noted as preferred)

• Good organizational skills
• Excellent time management
• Confident communicator
• Works well under pressure
• Previous supervisory/people management experience
• Experience in other disciplines (Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering)
• Previous assignments with cross functional teams preferred
• Complex strategic relationship management experience required

Special Certifications: (identify if a certification is required to perform the job or if just preferred) 

Business Travel Required: (typical % of time, scope of travel (in country, international), transportation mode, or other special travel related issues)  25%

Other: (if appropriate, list anything especially challenging or unique about this position, not covered above, that is needed to be successful in performing this job)