Procurement SpecialistCandidates must have their own laptops. Job Title: Procurement Specialist Location: Atlanta, GA AOC - 3 days/week Key Skills: 3-5 years of experience SAP experience Direct Materials experience Job Purpose/Summary: Responsible for managing and supporting Interim Raw Material Ordering Process for Niagara Bottling LLC. (NBL) Aseptic Production.
Key responsibilities will include managing supplier relationships, as well as acting as the liaison between suppliers, Niagara, and key stakeholders to ensure raw material continuity of supply.Primary ResponsibilitiesManage and support interim raw material ordering process.Confirm receipt of Niagara's raw material purchase requisitions to KO.Confirm/monitor KO purchase requisitions conversions to KO purchase orders.Create and submit SAP generated purchase orders to suppliers as needed.Confirm supplier receipt of KO purchase orders and delivery timing.Assist with and communicate delivery delays and/or material shortages to key stakeholders.Monitor and confirm timely completion of good receipts.Manage raw material purchase order changes/discrepancies in SAP.Assist with invoicing and/or defective material issues.Provide support with conflict resolution between NBL and suppliers.Develop, initiate, and implement best practices to support business needs. Communicate progress, risk, and issues to key stakeholders.Track and post monthly raw material forecast provided by NBL for internal visibility.Escalate continuity of supply issues to Sr. Procurement Manager when support is needed.Provide back-up support to CCNA Procurement Operations team members as needed.