Procurement Specialist - New Grads Welcome!
ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions is part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. Every day, we reimagine how people move through a safer, more open world with ease. If you’ve ever walked through an automatic door, stayed in a hotel, or gone through passport control, you’ve probably used one of our products or services. We have operations in over 70 countries and over 52,000 colleagues worldwide.
Our expertise in customer journey mapping, innovation, and service design leads to the invention of new solutions that create value for our clients and exceptional experiences for their end users. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Procurement Specialist.
Your Role in Keeping the Future in Safe Hands…
Reporting to the Director of Production/Manufacturing, you will have the opportunity to work on a team of bright individuals dedicated to delivering a wide range of comprehensive security products to our customers.
What you will do…
• Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to identify and maintain resources needed to establish and provide an effective supply chain
• Establish performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of factors affecting the supply chain
• Develop and maintain detailed inventories of materials and supplies located in the company, at sites, and in the factory
• Maintain the required quantity of supplies and materials to optimize production
• Analyze current inventories and procedures; suggest improvements to increase the efficiency of the supply chain and profitability for the company
• Develop policies to increase efficiency throughout the supply chain while ensuring quality and safety; implement subsequent changes to processes
• Conduct routine cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy
• Participate as an advisory member of the product development team, providing information and guidance on the availability and cost of supplies and materials
• Receive, inspect, stock, and process purchase order closure for all incoming materials
• Gather necessary build components in support of production efficiency
• Perform other related duties as assigned
What we expect of you…
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent understanding of Oracle, specifically NetSuite operations
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers
• Supervisory and leadership skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Thorough understanding of company products and logistics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Bachelor’s degree in business logistics or related field required
• Experience in a similar relevant position
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 45 pounds
What you can expect from us…
• Generous and competitive total rewards package
• Comprehensive and career-development resources to expand your skills and maximise your potential
• Supportive and accessible leadership team and a solid values platform that underpins who we are and how we operate
• Culture of empowerment, providing opportunity and support to grow in the role
Application
You can submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’. We will not consider applications received via e-mail or through other channels. We will review applications continuously, so please apply as soon as possible.
About Us
Featured four times in Forbes’ most innovative companies worldwide, we deliver innovative, safe, and convenient security solutions that provide real added value to our customers. As a group, our goal is to help billions of people experience a more open world. We’re proud to boast leading positions across the majority of Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Oceania, offering products and services to our customers seeking solutions to their entrance and opening requirements, such as locks, doors, and entrance automation.
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We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.
As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.
As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.
