Procurement Specialist

Responsibilities

• Review MRP requirements - Issue and amend purchase orders according to commitments, forecasts, inventory levels and lead times.
• Negotiate with suppliers concerning price and terms of sale - Buyer experience
• Develop and manage supplier relationships while actively sourcing and developing new suppliers.
• Maintain and update basic ERP data (i.e. safety stocks, reorder points, item master information, lead times, etc.) as required to maintain an optimal flow of material.
• Recommend expedites and de-expedites based on MRP requirements or based on needs from operations team.
• Interact with other departments (Operations, Sales, Finance, Receiving, etc.) in analyzing and solving complex purchasing and planning problems, such as conformance to quality, material scheduling, receiving and price disputes.
• Investigate and solve problems resulting from supply shortages, including exploring alternate suppliers and substitute materials.
• Solicit and evaluate RFQ’s from existing and viable potential supplier options.
• Monitor supplier quality and delivery and take action to ensure the improvement process is in place as needed with suppliers.
• Assist with month-end responsibilities, audits and other projects.

Qualifications, Education or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree (Business Management preferred) or equivalent of 5 years of experience in procurement
• Equivalent broad knowledge of operational and supply chain disciplines, such as material control and purchasing
• 3-5 years minimum experience
• APICS, CPM OR CPSM Certification preferred