Procurement Specialist

About the Company

Since 1914 Yancey Bros. Co. has proudly served as the authorized Caterpillar equipment dealer for Georgia, providing customers with the highest quality sales, parts and service. From Caterpillar heavy and compact construction equipment to on‑highway trucks, the company remains committed to learning more about customers and offering equipment and support to keep up with their changing needs. This all starts with its greatest asset…its employees.

Role Overview

As the procurement specialist for Yancey Engineered Solutions, you will be responsible for working with vendors to ensure the best pricing available, writing purchase orders, and ensuring on‑time delivery of parts.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the project management team to ensure parts are procured.
• Get quotes from multiple vendors.
• Write POs in the YES PO system.
• Work closely with production leadership to close all procurement gaps.
• Give weekly updates on part procurement.
• Participate in the required safety program and work in a safe manner.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the manager.

Qualifications

• Prior procurement experience.
• Strong sense of urgency and desire to provide superior customer service.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university or related equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Advanced problem‑solving capabilities.
• PC proficiency.

Values

• Safety: We value the lives and health of our team and customers above all else.
• Integrity: We are ethical and trustworthy, demonstrate respect for others, and communicate truthfully and promptly.
• Teamwork: We work as one across our organization for the benefit of our customers.
• Excellence: We strive to be the best, continuously improving our customers’ experience and the solutions we provide.
• Sense of Urgency: We respond quickly to customer needs and hold ourselves accountable for results.
• Acting in a safe manner.
• Exhibiting honesty and integrity.
• Acting in a fair and ethical manner.
• Team mentality.
• Delivering quality results.
• Embraces change / improvement.
• Exhibiting superior customer service skills.
• Exhibiting pride and ownership.
• Working with a sense of urgency.