Procurement Specialist

JOB SUMMARY

Purchase materials in a timely manner and at the lowest cost
Maintain records of goods ordered and received
Coordinate procurement activities for critical manufacturing products with high value to manufacturing
Source vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them in order to determine product availability and terms of sales
Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment
Analyze market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material availability
Manage supply base and drive supplier performance
Serves as a liaison with vendors for the purpose of monitoring and consolidation of orders for better management of expenses
Prepare reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Experience with SAP and ERP
Inventory Management experience
Bachelors of Science in related field preferred
2 – 3 years of purchasing/sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment
At least 1 year of experience working with inventory planning and control in a manufacturing environment
Results oriented and self-motivate
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel
Vendor Management

ABILITIES REQUIRED

Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing a variety of complex processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods
Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment
Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans
Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is moderate
Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; flexible to changing conditions; working with multiple projects; dealing with frequent interruptions and changing priorities; and maintaining confidentiality
Negotiating ability

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a professional group office environment.

The position will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Required education: