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Cohere Beauty · 1 month ago

Procurement Category Specialist

Omaha, NE, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$55K/yr - $75K/yr

3+ years exp

Cohere Beauty is a diverse team of strategic collaborators and product innovators. The Procurement Category Specialist is responsible for creating and executing procurement strategies to ensure a timely and cost-effective supply of materials, while also negotiating cost savings and maintaining supplier relationships.

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Responsibilities

Develop and implement procurement strategies for assigned product categories to support company production and financial goals

Develop strong partnerships with suppliers and customers that supply materials for production to help ensure open communication and continuity of supply

Process purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders in accordance with established policies and procedures

Deliver schedule attainment of 95% by proactively identifying supply chain issues, problem suppliers/materials, and communicating resolution effectively with cross-functional team members to align with S&OP schedule lock

Achieve ongoing cost savings through supplier negotiations and sourcing initiatives to meet annual savings goals for assigned categories

Responsible for maintaining optimal inventory levels that meet production requirements and company inventory reduction goals

Track delivery of purchase orders and work with suppliers to resolve any issues

Ensure satisfactory quality compliance of suppliers regarding contractually specified performance metrics and mitigate any issues with performance that may arise

Assist in sourcing items by preparing and conducting competitive RFQ’s. Request regulatory documentation and samples as needed

Investigate, resolve, and approve discrepant invoices and receiving issues

Consistently monitor the market for pricing trends, future supply constraints, and gain overall category knowledge to keep leadership and peers informed on market conditions

Actively participate in corporate-level, functional, and team projects, delivering results and driving continuous improvement

Maintain accurate procurement master data and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures

Some travel is required for supplier visits and trade shows

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Procurement strategiesCategory managementNegotiation skillsAnalytical skillsERP systemsCommunication skillsTime managementAdaptabilityDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or comparable experience

Minimum 3-5 years of purchasing, sourcing, category management, or planning experience required

Strong negotiation and critical thinking skills

Ability to work with a sense of urgency and deliver results under pressure; meet assigned deadlines

Strong analytical skills, decision-making mindset, detail-oriented, organized

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate/collaborate clearly and effectively at all levels of the organization and externally

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and ERP systems

Ability to read, write, and speak English competently

Ability to work on-site

Ability to maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance