Jr Procurement Specialist

Theoneidagroup; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Corelle Brands in Kentucky is seeking a Jr. Procurement Specialist to support the Byhalia Facility and Corporate Office through the full lifecycle of procurement, including PRs and POs. You will partner with the Raw Material Procurement Manager on sourcing, planning, and inventory.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, supplier relations, and adherence to safety policies, with opportunities to identify cost-saving measures and improve procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years in supply chain or procurement.
• Experience partnering with suppliers.
• Strong knowledge of corporate purchasing.
• Advanced SAP and MS Office skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Independent work ethic and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Generate purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
• Confirm order receipt and adjust PIRs as needed.
• Ensure PR/PO process compliance with requisitioners.
• Adjust PO quantities and dates based on demand.
• Serve as primary contact for MMDC vendors.
• Plan and schedule raw materials from forecast.
• Collaborate with packaging suppliers on demand.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Uphold safety and security policies.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier relations

Cross-functional work

SAP

MS Office

Communication

Safety compliance

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

The Jr. Procurement Specialist supports the Byhalia Facility and Corelle Brands Corporate Office through the full lifecycle of procurement activities, including the creation and execution of purchase requisitions (PRs) and purchase orders (POs). This role also partners closely with the Raw Material Procurement Manager on sourcing, raw material planning, and inventory management.

Primary Responsibilities

Procurement & Raw Material Planning

• Generate purchase requisitions and purchase orders with suppliers.
• Confirm receipt and accuracy of orders; adjust PIRs as needed.
• Follow up with requisitioners to ensure compliance with PR/PO process guidelines.
• Adjust PO quantities and dates based on changes in demand or forecast.
• Serve as the primary contact for all MMDC vendors.
• Plan and schedule raw materials based on forecast and known demand.
• Partner with packaging suppliers to address demand needs and quality issues.
• Identify and recommend cost-reduction and savings opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with company safety and security policies.

Demand Planning

• Identify material availability and communicate requirements to operations.
• Support demand planning to ensure timely coverage of materials and products.
• Identify supply chain issues and improvement opportunities related to transportation and logistics.
• Provide timely reporting and feedback to planning teams.
• Participate in company quality and safety systems.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or related roles.
• Experience working cross-functional to execute procurement strategies.
• Demonstrated success building relationships with suppliers.
• Strong knowledge of corporate purchasing practices.
• Advanced computer skills in SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships internally and externally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, follow directions, and recommend next steps.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Professional communication skills across phone, email, radio, and in-person interactions.

Preferred

• Knowledge of ISO operations.
• 2+ years of warehouse, DC, or logistics experience.
• Experience with demand planning, shipping, and receiving processes.