Procurement Planner

2+ years’ experience in manufacturing or CPG procurement operations

Consistently operates with an elevated level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information

Experience with MRP/ERP systems preferred.

The Procurement Planner for GTI is responsible for purchasing, vendor management & research, contract negotiation and the day-to-day purchasing operations.

You will develop operating plans to ensure GTI has the resources to support current forecasted business and projected growth to respond to current and emerging markets.

Collaborate and communicate effectively with Procurement, Innovation, Brand, Project Team, Supply Chain, Ops Sites, and other HQ cross functional teams

Purchase Order creation in the ERP system, shipment tracking, delivery coordination, and payment confirmation, overall vendor management

Develop a business relationship with functional stakeholders and solicits feedback on sourcing and vendor performance, share and discuss supply base opportunities, and identify new and changed needs.

Support the development of cross-functional teams by identifying internal customers and stakeholders for inclusion; interfaces with internal customers to understand requirements and resolves issues; involves key stakeholders in sourcing development and execution; informs Sr.