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PowerSecure, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerSecure, Inc. is seeking an experienced procurement specialist to support development, implementation, and management of strategies that optimize supply assurance, pricing, flexibility, quality and delivery performance.

The role requires 3–5 years in a related field, strong knowledge of supply strategy, ERP experience, and excellent communication to collaborate across functions. This on-site position in Durham, NC offers growth opportunities and exposure to cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in related role.
• Strong understanding of supply strategy, KanBan, VMI, Safety Stock etc.
• Must be proficient in MS Excel.
• Demonstrated ability and direct experience managing vendor relationships and negotiations.
• Experience creating and resolving purchase orders in an ERP environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze bills of material and drawings/specifications to understand key requirements needed to achieve project goals.
• Assist in bridging the gap between estimating/engineering/purchasing surrounding inputs to BOMs.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers to attain optimum price, quality, terms and delivery objectives.
• Track and report KPI's to management, as requested.
• Support purchasing projects such as cost savings efforts, CapEx projects, etc.
• Support and enforce the Corrective Action process and issue SCARs as needed.
• Proactive communication to identify gaps between purchase orders and the master production schedule.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

3-5 years experience

Supply strategy

KanBan

VMI

Safety Stock

Organized/self-starter

Communication

KPI reporting

Vendor management

Problem solving

Commodity assessment

ERP purchase orders

MS Excel

Job description

This individual will be responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and management of strategies that provide optimal supply assurance, pricing, flexibility, quality and delivery performance.

Minimum Qualifications: (Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills):

• 3-5 years' experience in related role
• Strong understanding of supply strategy, KanBan, VMI, Safety Stock etc.
• Individual must be an organized, open-minded & motivated self-starter
• Excellent communication skills to support pleasant interactions with a multi layered workforce
• Ability to report findings and KPI's to Purchasing Manager
• Must be proficient in MS Excel
• Demonstrated ability and direct experience managing vendor relationships and negotiations
• A proactive problem-solving methodology acting as a catalyst for bringing to right team members together to resolve issues
• Ability to develop a technical, statistical, and fundamental assessment for each commodity
• Experience creating and resolving purchase orders in an ERP environment

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze bills of material and drawings/specifications to understand key
• requirements needed to achieve project goals.
• Assist in bridging the gap between estimating/engineering/purchasing
• surrounding the inputs to BOMs.
• Build strong genuine relationships with Suppliers to attain optimum price, quality, terms and delivery objectives.
• Track and report KPI's to management, as requested.
• Support purchasing projects such as cost savings efforts, CapEx projects, etc.
• Support and enforce the Corrective Action process and issue SCARs where
• necessary to support process improvement.
• Proactive communication to identify any potential gaps between purchase orders and the master production schedule
• All other duties as assigned.

Work Conditions:

• This position is on-site.
• Occasional travel may be required for training or meetings.
• Must be able to work flexible hours to accommodate different time zones
• Be flexible for after-hours tasks, as needed.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time, based on business needs.

PowerSecure is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.