Procurement Specialist

Job Summary

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for managing the acquisition of goods and supplies for Interstate Assembly Systems. The role involves sourcing materials, negotiating with suppliers, managing purchase orders, and ensuring timely delivery of goods to meet project and operational needs.

Job Requirements

• Utilize JD Edwards (EnterpriseOne) to process purchase orders, track inventory, and manager procurement workflows.
• Previous experience in a purchasing or procurement role is required.
• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving skills, detail orientation, and negotiation skills.
• Must be able to prioritize and manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Excellent computer skills in the use of JD Edwards, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems and manufacturing experience including MRP interpretation into the procurement process.

Key Responsibilities

• Create purchase order requests in the JDE system, ensure order processing and expediting of orders based on criticality.
• Maintain proper internal records, and supplier contact.
• Collaborate with Warehouse Department on any discrepancies that need to be addressed with the supplier, work with the team to ensure any issue regarding suppliers are addressed.
• Escalate and defects and shortages to vendors and process prompt return of defective products in a timely manner.
• Identify and resolve issues related to receiving, such as discrepancies in quantity or quality of received goods.
• Record received materials in the inventory management system, ensuring accurate tracking of stock levels.
• Organize and store received goods in designated locations.
• Review and process return purchase orders.
• Communicate with vendors regarding returns, defects, and shortages.