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Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking a Procurement Specialist to obtain materials and services, analyze costs, and drive supplier performance. You will expedite orders, manage contracts, and collaborate cross-functionally to optimize purchasing strategies.

Responsibilities include issuing POs, maintaining records, and leading supplier evaluations. Travel to supplier sites and Peterson locations may be required; strong ethics and compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in a closely related field or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years of directly related experience with business transactions in heavy industrial environments
• Purchasing certification is a plus
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
• Familiarity with purchasing laws, policies, codes, or regulations
• Ability to use purchase order systems and corporate purchasing card
• Ability to conduct supplier visits, evaluations, and interviews
• Ability to travel to supplier locations and Peterson locations
• Punctual, regular, and predictable attendance required
• Drug screen and background check required

Responsibilities

• Obtain materials, components, equipment, and services
• Perform cost analysis and volume planning for assigned commodities
• Expedite purchases to meet required delivery schedules
• Monitor cost, schedule, and scope to assure quality and value
• Design and implement cost savings proposals, alternative sourcing, and supplier evaluation criteria
• Develop new contracts, including terms and conditions, pricing, and stocking agreements
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and other purchasing transactions
• Follow purchasing policies and procedures and place vendor orders
• Develop supply strategies through cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Operations, and Support groups
• Prepare, issue, and analyze supplier information, proposal, and quotation requests
• Generate supplier cost, price, and value analyses
• Design and support purchasing practices and supplier contract strategies
• Measure procurement process effectiveness and recommend improvements
• Maintain and evaluate the approved supplier list
• Establish and sustain ethical supplier relationships
• Keep the supervisor informed of commodity and supplier issues
• Assist end users with purchasing processes and systems
• Prepare management reports and maintain procurement records
• Travel to supplier and Peterson locations and operate a vehicle as needed
• Process invoice discrepancies
• Train and lead Associate Buyers
• Review credit applications and resale certificate forms for management signatures

Skills

Cost Analysis

Volume Planning

Supplier Evaluation Criteria

Purchase Order Systems

Procurement Process

Contract Terms

Invoice Discrepancies

Management Reporting

Supplier Cost Analysis

Alternative Sourcing

Education

Associate’s Degree in related field

Tools

Corporate Purchasing Card

Purchasing Systems

Job description

• Obtain materials, components, equipment, and services
• Perform cost analysis and volume planning for assigned commodities
• Expedite purchases to meet required delivery schedules
• Monitor cost, schedule, and scope to assure quality and value
• Design and implement cost savings proposals, alternative sourcing, and supplier evaluation criteria
• Develop new contracts, including terms and conditions, pricing, and stocking agreements
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and other purchasing transactions
• Follow purchasing policies and procedures and place vendor orders
• Develop supply strategies through cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Operations, and Support groups
• Prepare, issue, and analyze supplier information, proposal, and quotation requests
• Generate supplier cost, price, and value analyses
• Design and support purchasing practices and supplier contract strategies
• Measure procurement process effectiveness and recommend improvements
• Maintain and evaluate the approved supplier list
• Establish and sustain ethical supplier relationships
• Keep the supervisor informed of commodity and supplier issues
• Assist end users with purchasing processes and systems
• Prepare management reports and maintain procurement records
• Travel to supplier and Peterson locations and operate a vehicle as needed
• Process invoice discrepancies
• Train and lead Associate Buyers
• Review credit applications and resale certificate forms for management signatures

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree from a fully accredited college in a closely related field
• Minimum of 3 years of directly related experience with business transactions, preferably in a heavy industrial environment
• Equivalent combination of education and work experience accepted
• Purchasing certification is a plus
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
• Familiarity with purchasing laws, policies, codes, or regulations
• Ability to use purchase order systems and corporate purchasing card
• Ability to conduct supplier visits, evaluations, and interviews
• Ability to travel to supplier business locations and Peterson locations
• Punctual, regular, and predictable attendance required
• Drug screen and background check required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in procurement processes, including cost analysis, supplier evaluation, and contract development. Proficient in maintaining supplier relationships and ensuring compliance with purchasing policies and regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Cost Analysis
• Supplier Evaluation
• Contract Development
• Purchasing Certification
• Purchasing Systems

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Cost Analysis
• Volume Planning
• Supplier Evaluation Criteria
• Purchase Order Systems
• Procurement Process Effectiveness
• Contract Terms and Conditions
• Invoice Discrepancy Processing
• Management Reporting
• Supplier Cost Analysis
• Alternative Sourcing

Soft Skills

• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Ethical Supplier Relationships
• Training and Leadership
• Communication
• Problem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• Purchasing Certification

Industry Keywords

• Heavy Industrial Environment
• Purchasing Laws
• Vendor Orders
• Supplier Visits
• Procurement Records

Tools & Technologies

• Corporate Purchasing Card
• Purchasing Systems