Role summary:
The Purchasing Specialist works under the direct supervision of the Purchasing Manager, representing FICOSOTA to the community of raw materials and packaging suppliers. The Purchasing Specialist works closely with Production, R&D, QA and Marketing departments to identify company requirements, select suppliers who deliver competitive advantage to the company. The Purchasing Specialist coordinates the purchasing process, serves as an expert for all purchasing-related policies and procedures and the company demands for raw materials and packaging.

Responsibilities:
• Establish, develop and keep the good business relations with suppliers. Track out and analyze vendor performance, pricing, delivery cycles etc. and provide feedback where applicable.
• Participate actively in the negotiation process preparation and directly conduct the commercial discussions for entrusted suppliers, raw materials and packages as negotiating best prices and most favorable business terms.
• Coordinate the purchasing process in respect of quality assurance of the delivered raw materials and packaging, business terms development, approval of orders, invoice settlements.
• Organize tenders for specific materials and services.
• Explore and analyze potential alternative suppliers and materials.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, streamlined processes and procedures, smart procurement strategies.
• Develop and maintain high level of expertise in specific raw material and packaging areas, acquire and use in-depth knowledge of the industry, its competitive dynamics, technological and product trends, the suppliers and their capabilities.
• Manage supply chain risk of the raw materials and packaging.
• Collaborate and take part with Supply Specialists Team in claims dealing, purchasing orders and warehouse stock optimization.
• Prepare contracts, supplier’s assessment and periodical report. Keep database of suppliers, materials and prices.