Job description

Job Title: Strategic Business Specialist

Division: WW (WW)

Department: Outside Sales

Reports To: Strategic Business Unit (SBU) Sales Manager

Summary: The Strategic Business Specialist works to identify various methods, products, materials, and strategy solutions in support of the Strategic Business Unit (SBU). This highly collaborative role requires close communication and cooperation with sales and operations teams in seeking new best practices, unique and creative business methods, and increased overall value.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

1. Manages, communicates, and conducts behavior in direct support of company foundation and pillars.*

2. Understanding the purchasing needs and demands of the Strategic Business Unit (SBU). *

3. Researching and identifying prospective suppliers and vendors*

4. Liaising with internal project teams and maintaining strong supplier relations*

5. Evaluating products and suppliers according to key business criteria*

6. Negotiating with the suppliers to include price, quality, quantity, delivery time, etc. *

7. Preparing purchasing terms and conditions as well as pricing quotes.*

8. Creating purchase orders and ensuring that they tally with the order received. *

9. Analyzing the invoices to ensure accuracy.*

10. Maintaining a healthy relationship with the vendors and suppliers. *

11. Tracking stock in the inventory and restocking the items as and when required. *

12. Working closely with the Production and Sales team members.*

13. Inspecting the quality of the stock on a regular basis.*

14. Adhering to the rules and regulations of the company. *

15. Preparing and presenting inventory reports to the Purchasing Manager.*

16. Resolving shipment issues faced by the vendors.*

17. Updating the order details in the internal database. *

18. Staying up to date with the latest trends in the industry.*

19. Up-to 75% travel*

20. Provides additional Operational Support, when practical.

21. Performs other related duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no direct reports.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Sales, Business Administration, or relevant field. Specific experience and time in a leadership role within the discipline may also be considered in lieu of education requirements. Proven work experience as a Purchasing Specialist, Purchasing Assistant, or a similar position in a Sales or Logistics department. Procurement experience in a manufacturing environment is desired, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities:

Time management skills

Oral and written communication skills

Analytical and problem solving skills

Strong consulting skills

Sound knowledge of supply chain procedures.

Extensive knowledge and understanding of purchasing procedures.

Excellent organizational skills and advanced ability to prioritize.

Good oral and written communication skills.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Facility grounds may vary based on location, and may include extreme heat and cold, variable terrain, and variable noise levels. Occasional use of PPE may be required, to include gloves, eye protection and hearing protection.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $69,301.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Work setting:

• Hybrid remote

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Austin, TX: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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