Entry Level Purchasing/Procurement Specialist
Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT, United States
Entry Level Purchasing/Procurement Specialist
and the job listing Expires on March 23, 2026 Manages mass production part ordering and delivery through effective planning, communication, and supplier interface. Apply technical and problem-solving skills to prevent impact to operations and support achievement of department targets. Responsible for material procurement, production planning, inventory control, outsourcing, supplier process management and countermeasure implementation. Identifies, researches, evaluates, and selects suppliers that meet the defined standards of price, quality, and reliability of supply (design change points). Key Responsibilities: Understanding to perform accurate maintenance of process related systems for suppliers and parts assigned to buyer. Maintain, manage, and issue material releases within ERP system to ensure sufficient inventory levels to support warehouse packing operations and plant production. Establish and maintain communication networks with supply base to promote positive relationship focused on delivery performance (building relationships with suppliers) Identify and elevate supplier critical issues to ensure appropriate allocation of resources in a timely manner. Develop communication networks, both external and internal, to ensure operational success and department awareness. Collaborate with departments project leaders to support all specified Mass Production department projects to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI) targets by mitigating risk of Downtime, GDP, and TRPU. Understand and manage New Model and Mass Production design change activity through close collaboration w/ impacted supplier to ensure quality and effective date implementation to minimize Production impact and cost to Honda. Maintain reporting and Gemba activity for root cause analysis / countermeasure implementation to solve problems. Strive for continuous improvement through cycling Plan Do Check Action (PDCA) for area of responsibility (supplier ordering, design change control management, Supplier Problem Management, etc.) to ensure associate success. Support company vision and Business Plan activity by leading/supporting in theme activity and/or project initiatives within associate’s core job function. Job Requirements: Knowledge of basic inventory management and manufacturing workflow. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organizational skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and work with limited direction. Ability to troubleshoot complex problems in a team-based work environment. Consistently identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Collect data and apply business knowledge to solve a range of problems. Effectively lead project themes. Effectively sell ideas, securing buy-in from individuals or team. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
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and the job listing Expires on March 23, 2026 Manages mass production part ordering and delivery through effective planning, communication, and supplier interface. Apply technical and problem-solving skills to prevent impact to operations and support achievement of department targets. Responsible for material procurement, production planning, inventory control, outsourcing, supplier process management and countermeasure implementation. Identifies, researches, evaluates, and selects suppliers that meet the defined standards of price, quality, and reliability of supply (design change points). Key Responsibilities: Understanding to perform accurate maintenance of process related systems for suppliers and parts assigned to buyer. Maintain, manage, and issue material releases within ERP system to ensure sufficient inventory levels to support warehouse packing operations and plant production. Establish and maintain communication networks with supply base to promote positive relationship focused on delivery performance (building relationships with suppliers) Identify and elevate supplier critical issues to ensure appropriate allocation of resources in a timely manner. Develop communication networks, both external and internal, to ensure operational success and department awareness. Collaborate with departments project leaders to support all specified Mass Production department projects to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI) targets by mitigating risk of Downtime, GDP, and TRPU. Understand and manage New Model and Mass Production design change activity through close collaboration w/ impacted supplier to ensure quality and effective date implementation to minimize Production impact and cost to Honda. Maintain reporting and Gemba activity for root cause analysis / countermeasure implementation to solve problems. Strive for continuous improvement through cycling Plan Do Check Action (PDCA) for area of responsibility (supplier ordering, design change control management, Supplier Problem Management, etc.) to ensure associate success. Support company vision and Business Plan activity by leading/supporting in theme activity and/or project initiatives within associate’s core job function. Job Requirements: Knowledge of basic inventory management and manufacturing workflow. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organizational skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and work with limited direction. Ability to troubleshoot complex problems in a team-based work environment. Consistently identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Collect data and apply business knowledge to solve a range of problems. Effectively lead project themes. Effectively sell ideas, securing buy-in from individuals or team. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
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