Procurement and Supply Continuity Analyst

Job Summary: Executes buying strategies in accordance with agreed upon material buying plans, specifically focused on improving supplier overall performance and capacity ahead of demand.

Collaborates with sourcing team for supplier process improvement while maintaining high quality product and/or service delivery. Analyzes Procurement initiatives and processes in support of the delivery of cost effective and high quality goods and services. Prepares and presents recommendations of improvement opportunities and alternative courses of action to senior Procurement leaders. Consistently applies sourcing policies, procedures and processes. Supports linkage between Procurement and manufacturing facilities and will serve as communication conduit between manufacturing and the suppliers. Interacts with suppliers with regard to payment issues and order fulfillment. Collects/validates relevant supplier score card data. Provides delivery/expediting support to the plant/site during supplier issues. Supports management and execution of engineering releases