Buyer- Purchasing Specialist in Dayton, Tennessee at Nokian Tyres

This position is for On-Site at the Dayton, TN Factory.

Responsibilities

Managing purchase-to-pay process in nominated categoriesAbility to manage the end-to-end sourcing process, including developing (RFI/RFP) packages, evaluating supplier proposals and negotiating contract terms.Acting as a "business partner" to internal departments (IT, HR, Finance) to understand their needs and align them with procurement strategies.Purchase order and delivery schedule planning and placing within the frame agreements given by Category Manager, strategic purchaser or Regional Procurement ManagerProficiency in analyzing supplier spend, market trends, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) to identify cost-reduction opportunitiesAnalyzing material markets and supplier stability to ensure long-term assurance of supplyDelivery control and order confirmation handlingDaily communication with suppliers regarding deliveriesMinor claim handlingContribution to supplier KPI measurement (service and delivery accuracy)Invoice error handlingInput for intercompany material flow management (in cooperation with logistics)Contributes to the development of operational procurement processes and category team workEscalates supply issues and risks to regional procurement and category managerDeliver targeted resultsOther duties as assigned.