Procurement Specialist
Durham, NC
Full Time
Experienced
Overview:
The Procurement Specialist position requires an individual with outstanding communication skills, ability to plan ahead and identify new opportunities with regards to cost, schedule, and risk mitigation strategies, and a desire to constantly improve. This role, under the guidance of their manager, will be responsible for managing the procurement process, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations, and supporting the company's mission to provide superior service to our clients.
Duties and Responsibilities
Skills/Knowledge Requirements:
Education and Experience
About FoxConn Assembly, LLC
FoxConn Assembly, LLC has always adhered to the production and operation strategy of "Deeply cultivated in China and Deployed globally", played the role of a bridge and link between domestic and foreign dual circulation, and vigorously promoted the digital transformation of the entire ICT industry chain.
After several years of development, it has become a leading enterprise in the global digital economy. It ranks second in the world in the electronic manufacturing service industry and continues to contribute to the high-quality development of the digital economy.
FoxConn Assembly, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
FoxConn Assembly, LLC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
The Procurement Specialist position requires an individual with outstanding communication skills, ability to plan ahead and identify new opportunities with regards to cost, schedule, and risk mitigation strategies, and a desire to constantly improve. This role, under the guidance of their manager, will be responsible for managing the procurement process, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations, and supporting the company's mission to provide superior service to our clients.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage the procurement lifecycle for goods and services, including vendor selection, contract negotiation, and purchase order management.
- Maintain compliance with relevant federal and state regulations.
- Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure cost-effective procurement and timely delivery of products and services.
- Prepare and issue RFPs (Request for Proposals) and RFQs (Request for Quotations), PRs, evaluating bids for cost, quality, and compliance.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders (engineering, program management, and finance teams) to understand procurement needs and provide strategic sourcing solutions.
- Analyze supplier performance and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
- Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing to ensure the best value for the company.
- Maintain accurate procurement records, including contracts, supplier agreements, purchase requests, orders and pricing schedules.
- Assist in audits and compliance reviews by providing necessary documentation and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Support risk management activities by identifying potential risks in the supply chain and developing mitigation strategies.
- Stay up to date with changes in regulations and industry best practices to ensure the company remains compliant and competitive.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills/Knowledge Requirements:
- Experience in cost analysis, price negotiation, and vendor management.
- Strong understanding of contracting processes, including sourcing, bidding, and contract compliance.
- Prior experience using MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PPT).
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Organizational skills for planning, multitasking, and time managing.
- Attention to detail.
- Strong intrapersonal skills.
Education and Experience
- Associate's degree in supply chain management, business administration, operations management, or a closely related field (may substitute significant experience).
- Five (5) or more years of closely related procurement experience.
- Prior experience using procurement and accounting software (SAP required).
About FoxConn Assembly, LLC
FoxConn Assembly, LLC has always adhered to the production and operation strategy of "Deeply cultivated in China and Deployed globally", played the role of a bridge and link between domestic and foreign dual circulation, and vigorously promoted the digital transformation of the entire ICT industry chain.
After several years of development, it has become a leading enterprise in the global digital economy. It ranks second in the world in the electronic manufacturing service industry and continues to contribute to the high-quality development of the digital economy.
- World's 2nd largest electronic manufacturing service industry
- 30+ Fully automatic smart factories
- 190,000+ Global Employees
- Fortune Global 500 - Ranked 22nd
- Global Views Monthly CSR & ESG Award - First Prize in the Category of Electronic Technology Industry
- Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovators - Awarded in 5 Consecutive Years
FoxConn Assembly, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
FoxConn Assembly, LLC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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