JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for managing the day-to-day sourcing and procurement activities of industrial equipment and machinery, including but not limited to
- Supplier selection
- Price and lead time negotiations
- Order placement
- Order change management
- Expediting and Supplier delivery performance
- Resolving receiving discrepancies
- Timely payment of invoices
- Primary point of contact for companie's global manufacturer, OEM, and supplier network
- Identifies and selects high-quality suppliers as needed by customer demand and in order to support customer requirements
- Participates in the development and creation of policies, procedures, and process improvements
- Measures and tracks supplier performance, holds the supplier accountable to their contractual obligations, resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion
- Run daily/weekly/monthly calls with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support order fulfillment and payment processes.
- Self-starter, highly motivated, and a “get-it-done” attitude is a requirement to be successful in this role
- University degree in technical subject, preferably engineering or other technical area, and proven supply chain and procurement experience
- Fluent in English language
- Strong online research skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work with individuals and teams at all levels in the organization
- Previous technical buyer and supply chain experience in the heavy industrial segment, including mining, oil & gas, automotive, aviation, or other related industries
- Strong experience and a consistent job history
ABOUT AIRSWIFT
Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients in STEM industries. We offer a turnkey workforce solution to acquire, mobilise and employ top talent in over 70 countries. With 800 employees in over 60 offices worldwide, 7,000 contractors and a candidate database of 1.5m specialists, our geographical reach and pool of available talent, experience and expertise is unmatched in the industry. We are proud to serve as a trusted advisor to clients looking to expand their operations internationally and offer employer of record services, payroll outsourcing, as well as HR consulting.
