Procurement Specialist II

About the role

The Procurement Specialist II is responsible for the timely and economical procurement and delivery of parts, materials, equipment, and services used in Clark Pacific’s manufacturing operations. Under the supervision of the Procurement Manager, this role manages higher-complexity day-to-day fulfillment of material requirements and assigned vendors to ensure timely material procurement.

Responsibilities

• Exercise a high level of professionalism and confidentiality when dealing with staff, projects, and proprietary information.
• Drive improvements in requisition fulfillment processes and supplier management by working directly with internal and external stakeholders.
• Qualify and on-board suppliers to Clark Pacific’s procurement and accounting systems.
• Lead mid-level complexity project meetings and assist in defining project material requirements.
• Solicit quotes and place purchase orders based on vendor agreements or system-generated requirements.
• Escalate reported supply issues to the Procurement Lead and/or Procurement Manager for resolution.
• Provide daily support with purchase requisition work.
• Collaborate with the Procurement Team, Engineering, and Manufacturing Directors on mid-level sourcing projects.
• Follow up with vendors on shipments and any invoicing issues.
• Partner with other departments within Clark Pacific.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Interfaces

• Internal: Engineering, Inventory Control, Production, Field, Accounts Payable
• External: Vendors

Key Metrics and Deliverables

• Timely processing of Purchase Orders, vendor set-up, and stakeholder requests.
• Drive cost savings.
• Monitor vendor quality.

Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as effective listening and engagement with all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated experience in sourcing and procurement, preferably direct purchasing in an industrial or manufacturing atmosphere.
• Ability to build strong relationships and engage and motivate teams representing diverse backgrounds and viewpoints; exceptionally collaborative.
• Excellent organizational skills to drive topics with multiple stakeholders/interests.
• Maintain a positive attitude while processing and learning quickly in a dynamic environment with multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proven skill and knowledge of requisitions, purchase order issuance, and invoice management.
• Familiarity with negotiation, project management, contract management, or supply management.
• Self-starter with a strong bias for action and ability to work in a high-matrix environment.
• Demonstrated business and financial acumen.
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills aimed at remedying and preventing reoccurrence.
• Comfortable escalating issues while maintaining positive relationships with team members and other organizations.
• Passionate about Clark Pacific’s vision and mission; able to promote, demonstrate, and communicate the mission, values, and core competencies.
• Ability to read plans and blueprints.
• Familiarity with current Engineering and Manufacturing principles; able to discuss projects with Engineers.
• Exceptionally detail-oriented, with the ability to follow directions, both verbal and written.
• Able to exercise appropriate discretion when handling confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Willingness and interest in stepping up into greater leadership roles when required or opportunities arise.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Suite programs, and Viewpoint.

Work Environment

• General in-person office environment.
• Periodic exposure to manufacturing environments with hazards such as noise, electricity, chemicals, heavy equipment, and automated/manual machinery.
• Periodic exposure to outside weather conditions, including extreme cold, extreme heat, wet, and/or humid environments.

Physical Demands

• Frequent: Sitting at a desk, utilizing computers and phones, standing, and walking.
• Periodic: Repetitive foot, leg, hand, arm, shoulder, and torso movements.
• Occasional: Business travel (less than 5%), bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting.

Requirements

• 5–10 years’ experience in a Buyer role with increasing responsibility.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of ViewPoint Software and MS programs is preferred.

Core Values

• Determination: Meet challenges head-on.
• Innovation: Always look for better.
• Well-Being: Seek the success, health, and happiness of all.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, including Kaiser and VSP options.
• Medical FSA and Dependent Care FSA.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary ancillary benefits including Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Whole Life Insurance.
• 401k matching: 100 percent of the first 3 percent, then 50 percent of the next 2 percent.

Benefits are subject to a waiting period.