Procurement assistant / PO Processing Junior Buyer

Job Req Number: 122644

Time Type: Full Time

Position: Procurement Assistant / PO Processing Junior Buyer

Reports to: EMEA Procurement Manager

Direct Reports: No

Department: Procurement

Location: Kiryat Gat, Israel

Summary

The Buyer is responsible for the end-to-end procurement process for assigned suppliers, managing complex purchasing activities.

Key responsibilities include supplier relationship management, commercial negotiations, purchase order execution, cost reduction initiatives, supplier qualification, and ensuring compliance with DSV IMS procurement processes, quality standards, and business objectives.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

PO processing according to the process.

Utilizes negotiations for best practice to reduce costs, lead times and quality for existing materials.

Manages supplier relationships to ensure continuity of goods and services that meet the quality, service, and price performance standards of the company.

• Quarterly review assigned Suppliers’ performance utilizing the Supplier Scorecard Program and the Supplier Risk Program
• Maintains supplier database information including supplier set-up and updates as required and price list.
• Following internal procedures, communicates any material problems and research solutions to prevent supply issues, including but not limited to finding alternate sources.

Manages the day-to-day business relationship with key suppliers through supporting activities including:

• Negotiates with vendor for quote pricing and lead times.
• Submits orders to selected vendor.
• Follows up on backorders.
• Communicates with potential vendors and current vendors via email, teleconferences, etc.
• Works closely with Finance to expedite receiving and AP processes. Resolves any discrepancies with invoices or material receipts.
• Runs reports and exports to excel from ERP system. Reviews and analyses data and responds accordingly.
• Reviews daily reports for urgent processing, including expedites, shortages, or anomalies that might cause risk to the inventory levels or production delays.
• Works in a team environment requiring regular interaction with Managers, Site Leads, Inventory Planners, CS, IT, and Finance to complete assigned supply chain tasks.
  
  

Other Duties

• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education and/or Experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and industry work experience.
• One (1) year of Industry experience in a direct or cross functional capacity.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Broad and thorough knowledge of Purchasing process.
• Effective oral written communications skills (English and Hebrew)
• Strong customer service, vendor relations and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, energetic, and able to perform with minimal supervision.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks and projects.
• Fast learning
  
  

Computer Skills

• Intermediate level in Microsoft Office Suite with demonstrated proficiency in Excel (Able to work with pivot tables, use lookup formulas, etc.).
• ERP System Experience.
  
  

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

High level of:

English (verbal, reading, writing).

Hebrew (verbal, reading, writing).

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