Purchase Specialist

Join Emerson as a Purchasing Leader - Control Valves (SPARK)
The Purchasing Leader will take charge of the direct sourcing of materials from an approved supply base, ensuring all materials are procured and delivered to the factory in alignment with operational strategies. This role emphasizes the importance of vendor relationships and process optimizations that support cost savings and efficiency improvements.

Your Responsibilities Includes:

• Purchasing:
  • Perform procurement activities and issue Purchase Orders (POs) to external suppliers and internal departments, ensuring timely deliveries.
  • Communicate performance reports to key suppliers and facilitate regular meetings.
  • Manage supplier on-time delivery reports and facilitate root cause analyses when necessary.
  • Communicate business needs effectively to suppliers, influencing and empowering them to meet objectives.
  • Lead daily MRB (Material Review Board) activities, acting as a focal point in communications across departments.
• Leadership:
  • Manage and oversee the procurement process and procurement team.
  • Supervise, mentor, and delegate responsibilities to team members in line with KPIs.
  • Promote continuous improvement within the procurement function and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
  • Lead cross-functional projects aimed at improving procurement processes.
• Inventory Management:
  • Oversee all inventory management activities to optimize efficiency.
  • Develop strategies to minimize carrying costs while ensuring material availability.
  • Conduct annual inventory counts to ensure compliance with financial and operational requirements.
• Cost Saving Initiatives:
  • Monitor procurement spending and identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Implement localization initiatives and other strategies to improve efficiency.
• General Quality:
  • Adhere to Quality Assurance procedures as outlined in the QA Manual.
  • Ensure that all final products meet the required standards prior to completion.

Who You Are:
You are action-oriented with a strong customer focus and excellent communication skills. You have a deep understanding of obtaining value from suppliers while fostering a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of procurement experience in the control valve industry.
• Mechanical Engineering degree preferred.
• APICS CPIM certification or in process / Level 5 CIPS Diploma is a plus.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:
At Emerson, we prioritize innovation and collaboration, valuing every employee's contributions to our mission. We provide flexible benefits and an inclusive culture that empowers all employees to thrive and ensures a work-life balance through various support programs.

Role Purpose
To manage end-to-end procurement and logistics activities, including vendor and supplier contracts, import shipment processing, and regulatory approvals, while ensuring effective coordination with internal stakeholders and finance to complete the procurement cycle. The role also involves streamlining existing procedures and identifying opportunities for improvement to meet internal customer needs efficiently.

Job Accountabilities & Activities

• Searching and evaluating Vendors and Suppliers to fulfill BCL Procurement & Logistics needs.
• Receiving PR and issuing POs.
• Negotiating the price and other purchasing terms.
• Following up with suppliers/Vendors for Good delivery.
• Following up with BCL Finance for Supplier payments.
• Processing of new vendors/suppliers account opening in BCL ERP Systems.
• Dealing with complete process of all BCL import shipments.
• Dealing with complete process of regulatory approvals needed for BCL import shipments.

Education & Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in any related field.

Required Years Of Experience
3+ Years working experience in operations or on supply chain management systems.

Join NOV Inc. as a Procurement Specialist!
Join our team and contribute to the growth of our operations in the oil and gas sector. As a Procurement Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring timely and efficient procurement processes, supporting our purchasing automation initiatives, and engaging with suppliers to ensure the best pricing and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute ERP purchasing signals efficiently.
• Maintain ERP data and support purchasing automation initiatives.
• Engage with suppliers for quoting activities to secure the best pricing.
• Ensure timely delivery of products and processing of payments to suppliers.
• Collaborate with the logistics team to manage shipment arrangements.
• Resolve frustrated cargo issues with the warehouse team.
• Work with various departments to understand and support their procurement needs.
• Continuously work towards improving departmental KPIs.
• Adhere to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) compliance policies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in procurement or a relevant field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably within the oil and gas sector.
• Proven experience with procurement processes is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with the ARM ERP system will be required.