Field Procurement Specialist

US-Tool-Group-; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision

Dental insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Weekly pay

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

US Tool Group seeks a Field Procurement Specialist to manage daily procurement activities, evaluate stock levels, and place orders with suppliers. You will handle PO acknowledgments, verify delivery details, and resolve shipment issues while collaborating with a Discrepancy Team to ensure accurate orders.

The role emphasizes supplier negotiations, blanket/spot buys, and maintaining strong customer service as you support site personnel and customers.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or buying for inventories (preferred).
• Familiarity with stock levels, lead times, and stockouts.
• Proficient with Windows OS and basic software tools.
• Experience handling supplier communications and purchase orders.

Responsibilities

• Daily correspondence with site personnel and customers.
• Evaluate stock levels and place orders with suppliers using planner tools.
• Process PO acknowledgments and print reports/POs.
• Verify delivery dates, quantities, UOM and pricing.
• Follow up with suppliers on unacknowledged POs.
• Contact suppliers to resolve shipment issues.
• Work with Discrepancy Team on discrepancies.
• Fill requests for products not currently carried.
• Place POs against requisitions and seek better pricing/products.
• Conduct supplier RFQs and negotiations; order blanket/spot buys.

Skills

Data entry

Windows OS

MRP/ERP systems

Supplier interaction

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Forecast usage

PO/Acknowledgments

Negotiation

Tools

MRP/ERP system

Job description

Field Procurement SpecialistJob DescriptionWho We Are:You will be working for an innovative supplier of industrial products and services that produce Best-in-Class cost savings for our customers. These solutions include: Integrated Supply Chain Management, Production Cutting Tool Reconditioning, Industrial Vending, Custom Value Added Solutions, Information Technology and Product Engineering. Founded in 1958, we grew to be the largest cutting tool reconditioning firm in North America. Our customers include the largest aerospace and defense contractors in the industry and major manufacturers in the power generation, fluid control and transportation markets. US Tool Group has been committed to providing quality products and outstanding service, supported by the uncompromising dedication of our employees.If you have:Ability to pass US Tool system trainingFamiliarity with data entry, filing and record keepingStrong knowledge of Windows-based operating systems and softwareBasic knowledge of MRP/ERP system (preferred)Experience buying perishable and/or nonperishable items (preferred)General working knowledge of inventory (preferred)Knowledge of lead-time and stockouts (preferred)Knowledge of cutting tools (preferred)Experience interacting with suppliers (preferred)Excellent customer service skillsGood problem-solving skillsStrong ability to multi taskAbility to work with minimal supervision and stay focusedUnderstanding of work qualityStrong decision-making skillsPositive attitudeGood typing skillsWillingness to accept new assignmentsWillingness to work in a team-oriented environmentStrong attention to detail, and ability to recognize and report issuesWillingness to work in a team-oriented environmentAbility to forecast usageAbility to process 15+ acknowledgments per hour (average)Maintenance/MRO experience preferredA typical day may look like this:Daily correspondence with site personnel and customerEvaluate stock levels and place orders with suppliers using planner toolsProcess PO acknowledgementsPrint reports and purchase ordersVerify delivery dates, quantities, UOM and pricingFollow up with suppliers on unacknowledged POsContact suppliers to resolve any issues related to shipments receivedWork with Discrepancy Team on discrepanciesFill requests for products not currently carriedPlacement of POs against requisitionsContinually look for better products/pricingSupplier RFQsCustomer quote/order entryDetermine supplier/sourceSupplier negotiationsInitiate and negotiate blanket POsOrder spot buy requests for products not stocked20% Walking/Standing80% SittingWe provide:Health, Vision, Dental and Life InsuranceCompetitive salary401K benefit options9 Paid holidaysPaid time off/vacation accrualWeekly PayTuition reimbursementA work-hard play-hard environmentPersonal and professional growthEqual Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Protected VetFor more information or to request a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position, please contact our Human Resources Department at 573-431-3856.