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As a Procurement Specialist you will support Agilent's Order Fulfillment and Supply Chain organization, part of the Dako business group. In this role you will be responsible for the following:

• Assurance of supply of materials, equipment and/or services, including maintaining appropriate inventory levels, with no disruption to production, and meeting all needs of the business
• Material sourcing for existing products and new product introduction (NPI) projects
• Purchase requisition/order creation and changes, including material releases, in an accurate and timely manner
• Contribute to cost reduction efforts to reduce supply chain cost/cost of goods (COGS), while maintaining a continuing reliable source of supply
• Meet all required ISO and regulatory (QMS) requirements, including supplier evaluation, reevaluation, and approval.
• Negotiating cost of materials, and purchase terms and conditions as needed
• Monitor supplier performance and take appropriate action with suppliers, including issuing of SCARs, to resolve issues in a timely manner
• Support proactive approach to material disruption issues and escalate as needed
• Disposition of non-conforming materials through management of material returns, reworks (re-qualify), and/or obtaining timely credits
• Working with Quality, Engineering, Production, R&D to ensure appropriate and timely material availability, correct documentation, material specifications, NCRs, and Certificates of Analysis/Compliance
• Assist accounting/finance with variance analysis as needed
• Generation/maintenance of required reports and information
• Follow documented Procurement Processes and Work Instructions and perform activities in support of supplier management processes and objectives
• Maintain necessary records and files
• Reconcile receiving and accounts payable problems
• Meets regular Standard setting requirements
• Set clear delivery expectations and manage to these expectations
• Communicate material forecasting to suppliers
• Expedite deliveries as needed to ensure continual flow of materials
• Support Agilent's Supplier Performance Measurement Process and work with suppliers to drive continuous performance improvement, responsible for contributing to or leading continuous improvement efforts
• Establish and maintain a professional working relationship with suppliers and colleagues
• Effectively communicate Agilent requirements and business needs
• Responsible to contribute to or lead compliance initiatives