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McNICHOLS CO.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly incentives

Health and wellness benefits

Generous 401k matching

100% company paid life insurance

Job summary

McNICHOLS CO. is seeking a skilled Procurement Specialist in Tampa, Florida. In this role, you will identify material needs, manage supplier relationships, and ensure quality standards for all products.

The ideal candidate will have a BA/BS degree or equivalent experience, along with 3-5 years in procurement. Proficiency with ERP systems like JD Edwards and strong negotiation skills are essential. In return, McNICHOLS offers great benefits, including generous 401k matching and 15 days of PTO.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in procurement or a related field.
• Proficiency with ERP systems essential for data integrity and analysis.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify material needs and manage supplier relationships.
• Monitor inventory levels and manage order statuses.
• Ensure materials meet quality standards and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical problem-solving

Communication

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience in procurement

Tools

JD Edwards E1

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

With distribution centers nationwide, McNICHOLS is the leading and trusted supplier of metal products including perforated, grating, mesh, expanded, and designer metals. Our products are used in applications all around you, helping to shape architectural designs, entertainment venues, and more. Family-founded and customer obsessed, we have a purpose driven team inspired to support our customers in building America.

Responsibilities

• Procurement & Sourcing: Identify material needs and item reviews, supplier qualification, request quotes, place purchase orders, and secure favorable terms and pricing.
• Supplier Management: Build and maintain relationships with vendors and assess their performance.
• Inventory & Logistics: Monitor inventory levels, track order status, expedite or defer shipments as needed, and manage material flow to maintain proper stocking levels to avoid stock outs.
• Cost & Quality Control: Stay current with market trends and pricing, seek cost-saving opportunities, ensure materials meet quality standards, and handle order discrepancies.
• Issue Resolution: Proactively resolve discrepancies between POs and invoices, handle returns for defective materials and resolve supply chain bottlenecks.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Requires a BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience in procurement or related field, with a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient and proven experience with ERP systems (e.g., JD Edwards E1) and Microsoft Excel is essential for data integrity, analysis, and scheduling.
• Soft Skills: Strong negotiation, analytical problem-solving, and communication skills to effectively interface with both external vendors and internal departments with a sense of urgency.

At McNICHOLS we reward our team with quarterly incentives, great health and wellness benefits, generous 401k matching, 15 days of PTO, as well as 100% company paid life insurance, disability, wellness, and financial health benefits.

Join McNICHOLS – Where Inspired People and Inspired Service are our mission. Visit us at mcnichols.com/careers to learn more!