Procurement Specialist

About the role

The Procurement Specialist is an integral part of a dynamic and a highly communicative cross-functional team environment working together to build a seamless supply chain. This position performs duties related to day-to-day inventory replenishment planning and purchasing from multiple vendors (Domestic and International). A Procurement Specialist primary goal is to ensure the highest level of customer service while achieving high inventory turnover at the lowest total cost. This position will work closely and collaborate with the Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Production, Customer Service, Distribution/Operations, Product Management, Accounting and Vendors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue purchase orders according to company purchasing policies and procedures
• Confirm purchase order information (price, estimated delivery date, order quantity, unit of measure etc.)
• Update the estimated delivery date on a real-time basis with Order Acknowledgements
• Expedite PO’s as needed with various departments and suppliers to ensure material availability.
• Maintain and update all relevant planning/MRP data within SAP
• Support on all product life cycle related issues to include new product launches, transitions and end of life in order to ensure product availability and reduce the likelihood of obsolete inventory.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED required
• 3+ years relevant experience in inventory management, purchasing, production planning can be substituted for degree
• APICS CPIM certification preferred
• SAP experience preferred; ERP systems knowledge preferred
• MS office proficiency preferred; advanced level preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred