Procurement Specialist
Galleher Industries · Belleville, NJ · 1 mo ago
On-sitePurchasingFull-time
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 OR 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.
Desired Skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good organizational skills and strong negotiating skills.
- Strong analytical skills. Applies knowledge of purchasing practices, principles and procedures.
- Strong MS Office skills and PC proficiency.
- ERP experience, NetSuite preferred.
Pay
The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $70,000 annually.
Schedule
The position is in person in Belleville, NJ or Lafayette, IN.