Supply Chain & Procurement Specialist

About the role

Established in 1989, Kings III is a growing, dynamic company recognized as a DFW Top Workplace and USA Today Top Workplace from 2020-2025. We're dedicated to making a difference for our communities, customers, and company through continuous innovation and change.

Responsibilities

• Procurement & Purchasing: Manage purchasing activities, create and process purchase orders, and maintain accurate records.
• Source and Order Materials: Ensure timely delivery of goods, resolve order issues, and coordinate returns of defective items.
• Non-Inventory Purchases & Invoice Processing: Support non-inventory purchases and invoice processing.
• Supplier & Vendor Management: Build and maintain positive vendor relationships, negotiate pricing, terms, and performance standards, and conduct supplier performance reviews.
• Sourcing & Process Improvement: Continuously improve sourcing and procurement processes for efficiency and cost savings, develop and update ordering guides and sourcing plans, and lead special procurement projects.
• Supply Chain Coordination: Monitor open orders, lead times, and delivery schedules, coordinate materials for contract manufacturers, and oversee receiving and documentation.
• Quality & Compliance: Conduct quality checks on materials and assemblies, collaborate with engineering and operations to resolve quality or supplier issues, and prepare monthly purchasing and performance reports.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Communicate effectively with leadership and cross-functional teams, represent the Supply Chain function in meetings and initiatives, and perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• 1 year of supply chain, logistics, or related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, logistics, or a related field required.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in ERP/procurement systems and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Procurement and sourcing best practices.
• Supply chain management and vendor relations.
• Contract negotiation and cost analysis.
• Inventory control and compliance standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management abilities.
• Integrity and ethical judgment.
• Adaptability and initiative.
• Strong collaboration and communication.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• CIPS, CPSM, CSCP, or similar professional certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• Education in supply chain management, business, logistics, or a related field.
• Skills in procurement and sourcing.
• Proficiency in ERP/procurement systems and Microsoft Office.
• Organizational and attention to detail skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Professional certifications in supply chain management (optional).

Benefits

• Medical insurance with 1 HSA and 2 PPO plan options.
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)/Dependent Care FSA.
• Dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Critical illness and hospital indemnity plans.
• 401k with company contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company paid telemedicine 24/7 access.
• Wellness Program.
• Employee discount program.
• 15 days of PTO accrued in year 1.
• Generous referral bonus program.
• Work-life balance.
• Team building, attendance at our annual kickoff each January, and other fun events.
• Relaxed professional dress code.

Pay

$24.00 to $26.00 per hour.