Procurement Specialist

i2G specializes in advanced physical electronic security and life safety solutions, including surveillance, access control, intrusion detection systems, biometrics, fence sensors, radars, ground sensors, anti-drone technologies, and more. We excel in design, project management, commissioning, and enterprise technology integrations. Our mission is to provide products and services that meet customers’ needs, giving them a vital advantage in today’s market and helping to protect what matters most.

About the role

The Procurement Specialist I will source, negotiate, and purchase equipment, tools, raw material, packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies necessary for operation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, manage, and implement actions relating to material requirements to ensure an uninterrupted flow of materials and services for production.
• Schedule the delivery of materials in an optimum manner to support the production schedule.
• Prepare and communicate the twelve-month rolling forecast to critical materials suppliers per the monthly Sales, Inventory & Operation plan.
• Monitor inventory levels to determine if material on hand is sufficient to support the production plan and replenish inventory appropriately.
• Process purchase order requests for raw material, packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies.
• Verify nomenclature and specifications of purchase requests.
• Coordinate with internal customers to ensure timely deliveries of purchase orders to support project deadlines.
• Anticipate and proactively mitigate risks to material procurement commitments.
• Initiate and analyze necessary reports to communicate up-to-date material tracking and availability status to key stakeholders.
• Advise management of the status of material availability and potential problems to ensure equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed.
• Cultivate a culture that assures effective cross-functional teamwork.
• Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior in accordance with company values.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum 1 to 2 years’ experience in a production-based logistical or inventory environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand and walk.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

The environmental conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position may be performed remotely for qualified candidates residing within the United States.
• Candidates must be able to work during core business hours and maintain reliable internet connectivity.