Procurement Specialist

At Klein Tools, curiosity powers discovery, ownership inspires excellence, and urgency means we run towards opportunities. We deliver quality and innovation in everything we do, designing and launching hundreds of groundbreaking products each year. Join us and be part of a legacy built to last.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with approved suppliers to purchase various items or materials (raw materials, MRO, semi-fabricated parts, office supplies, packaging materials, services, and finished product for resale) based on requisitions and/or master scheduling information.
• Perform root cause analysis of supply issues and make recommendations to resolve.
• Act as the face of the company with suppliers to purchase finished goods, ensuring accountability for on-time delivery, quantity, and price.
• Oversee and control inventory of finished goods, initiating orders as needed to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Issue and maintain purchase orders for all assigned products from order placement through product delivery, including updating delivery dates, cost, and reconciling receiving and invoice discrepancies.
• Advise internal customers of changes in delivery dates and recovery plans, including root cause analysis of supply issues and recommended solutions.
• Participate in regular core team meetings, providing guidance and expertise based on data.
• Expedite product shortages as needed to maintain inventory levels.
• Develop strong internal and external supplier relationships.
• Perform other duties as required within the nature and level of work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain and one (1) year of related experience are required.
• APICS (American Production and Inventory Control Society)/CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) certification preferred.
• MRP (material requirements planning) knowledge is preferred.
• Familiarity with manufacturing pull systems, inventory, production control, reading blueprints, and bill of materials is a plus.
• Strong analytical and reasoning ability.
• Effective communication skills with all levels of the company and suppliers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

Benefits

• Paid Vacations & Holidays
• Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)
• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)
• Discounts on Klein Tools products
• Education and Professional Development Assistance

Physical Demand Requirements

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, or sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Travel Requirements

10% (3 days per month)