Procurement Specialist

Your Role

The Procurement Specialist position is a senior-level technical position within the supply chain function and fulfillment job family. This position is responsible for the first point of entry into the procurement organization and expected to quickly understand the operations and impact procurement has on other up and downstream departments. This role ensures that materials are obtained in a timely manner and from suppliers that meet or exceed our quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and maintain prices and delivery information from suppliers
• Ensure purchase orders and material master data is updated and accurate
• Work with suppliers and other internal teams to ensure timely delivery and release of materials to meet production schedules
• Host and attend internal and external meetings to ensure alignment with delivery timelines, identify risks and alternative supply options

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics with 2+ years of procurement or supply chain management OR High School diploma/GED with 4+ years experience in scheduling, planning or purchasing
• 3+ years procurement or purchasing function using a MRP and/or ERP systems

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years experience analyzing data using SAP and Microsoft Office

Environmental & Physical Requirements

• General office environment; noise level is generally quiet
• Occasionally required to wear appropriate protective gear (glasses/goggles, gloves, safety shoes) when visiting manufacturing or packaging areas
• If performing office duties: required to sit, stand, hear, and use hands to operate all office equipment; must view computer monitors for long periods of time
• Vision requirements: close vision and ability to adjust focus
• Occasionally required to lift, generally no more than 25 pounds
• Occasionally required to wear PPE including steel toed shoes, safety glasses and cut resistant gloves

Pay

• Salary range: $40,000 - $119,000
• Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Retirement contributions
• Other perquisites