Job Details
Company: The company is a leader in the industrial machinery manufacturing space. If you would like to join a talented, collaborative, and innovative team, we want to hear from you!
Job Description: The company seeks a Procurement Specialist to join the team. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the timely, cost effective and correct acquisition of components, equipment, services, and supplies in a fast moving manufacturing environment.
The ideal candidate will have practical purchasing experience in a manufacturing setting, strong attention to detail, and superior follow up follow through skills. The candidate must also have excellent organizational, communication, and decision making skills.
The company offers:
- Competitive Compensation
- Health, dental, life, and disability insurance
- 401K
- Paid vacation & holidays
- A positive corporate culture that celebrates collaboration and great performance
Job Description: The candidate must:
- Procure materials and services to meet the requirements providing uninterrupted flow of materials, supplies and services required for the companys operation
- Collaborate with Engineers to identify, research, and partner with suppliers who offer the best solution for systems
- Coordinate with warehouse staff to monitor stock levels, ensure proper levels of stocked products, and place orders as needed
- Receive, review, and enter all purchase requisitions and generate reports for inventory control
- Research vendor capabilities and identify the best price for required products and materials
- Place, track, and expedite orders ensuring timely delivery at the best price
- Review quality of purchased products through feedback from all disciplines
- Create and follow up on purchase orders for engineered system installations and warranty as requested
- Maintains timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to assure accurate retention of records
- Expedite orders that are due or past due according to the needs of customers and the business.
- Maintain vendor list and communicate regularly with vendors to maximize a positive working relationships; negotiate all contract terms of agreement & pricing
- Perform other administrative duties as needed such as answering phones, maintaining administrative records, and maintaining orderly files
- Display a positive, helpful attitude to help create a friendly environment for business partners and co-workers
Requirements: The candidate will:
- Have 2+ years procurement experience; experience in manufacturing strongly preferred
- Hold a bachelors degree or have comparable work experience
- Have excellent data entry skills with strong attention to detail, organization, multi-tasking, and follow up skills
- Demonstrate superior interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Be self-motivated and self-directed with a strong company focus
- Be a dedicated, conscientious worker with a positive, can do, will do attitude
- Thrive in a team environment and be a positive team player
- Have technology and computer proficiency with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel)