Jr.Associate-NA-MarketSource Sourcing

Avantor is looking for Jr.Associate-NA-MarketSource Sourcing, entry level position who can provide support to the sourcing function. Ensures the availability of materials in the supply chain, as scheduled, and the maintenance of inventory at minimum acceptable levels. Monitors inventory requests, production schedules and purchase requisitions to coordinate purchasing activities for current/anticipated demand of materials and services. Collects suppliers’ quotations and examines bids. Identifies and selects suppliers that meet the organization’s standards of price, quality, and delivery.

To understand the Customers product requirements and source non-catalog products from Market Source suppliers for customers based on product codes, descriptions and applications required.
· Product understanding to suggest same product from Alternate suppliers, as required.

· Negotiate with Manufacturers & Suppliers on prices, discounts, payment terms and delivery dates.
· Understand departmental standards and procedures and help to ensure that quality standards are met.
· Understand and follow the different guidelines for each project.
· Use product knowledge, to find new cross-references based on provided data (competitor information, descriptions, manufacturer part numbers)
· Review and validate cross-references provided by the system
· Work with the Cross-Reference team to ensure all new crosses are added to the system for future use.
· Enhance the final bid or quote with robust descriptions, images, promotions, or other relevant material.
· Complete assignments on time and understanding on the product hierarchy.

· Volunteer to assist with special projects, or as per business requirement.
· Provide quotations to Customers through C4C adhering to the MS pricing policy.
· To process MS orders in SAP on the supply base.
· Process any Customer request that relates to Third Party products.
· Understand the complexities of Product Master Data and resolve them internally.
· Liaise with external sales to assist them with any Customers inquiries that relate to Third Party product.

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

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