Procurement Specialist

ELGi North America; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ELGi North America in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support operations through parts orders, quotes, shipping coordination, and inventory management. You will build vendor relationships, drive process improvements, and ensure cost-effective sourcing.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain, 2+ years in procurement, and strong Excel/ERP experience to handle high-volume PO processing and inventory accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 2+ years' experience in material procurement/buying in industrial, distribution, or warehouse settings.
• Background in Manufacturing or Industrial Supply Chain.
• Strong experience in a customer-facing role with inquiry assistance (lead times, ship dates, inventory).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel ability (VLOOKUP, Pivot tables).
• Experience entering and processing a high volume of purchase orders with various parts.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, and enter company purchase orders via MRP order process and warehousing orders.
• Manage strong vendor relationships and provide liaison services between internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Formalize strategic planning and procurement procedures for continuous process improvement.
• Research and vet ideal vendors and parts/lines; advise cost effectivity and best quality alternatives as necessary.
• Negotiate cost and ensure spending aligns with organizational goals.
• Own the inventory process, including stock level/inventory cycle count, vendor pricing and ERP pricing accuracy.
• Assist as needed in shipping and receiving tasks, unloading, staging, etc.
• Maintain open, clear line of communication with internal customer/stakeholders on inventory procurement/delivery/availability.

Skills

Vendor relationships

Customer liaison

Inventory management

MRP/ERP experience

Negotiation

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Admin or Supply Chain

Tools

Infor ERP LN

SAP ERP

Job description

About Us

Established in 1960, ELGi is a global compressed air solutions provider with over two million customers across 100 countries. With over 400 products and accessories, ELGi aims to provide the lowest ownership cost experience supported by responsive service. Our brand goal of being "Always Better" for our employees, customers, investors, suppliers, distributors, and societies serves as the backbone for our aspiration to be the preferred compressed air partner. As we approach our business goals, we aim to become the employer of choice.

About Us

Established in 1960, ELGi is a global compressed air solutions provider with over two million customers across 100 countries. With over 400 products and accessories, ELGi aims to provide the lowest ownership cost experience supported by responsive service. Our brand goal of being "Always Better" for our employees, customers, investors, suppliers, distributors, and societies serves as the backbone for our aspiration to be the preferred compressed air partner. As we approach our business goals, we aim to become the employer of choice.

About The Opportunity

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for supporting operations through the fulfillment of parts orders, preparation of quotes for parts and accessories, coordination of shipping and receiving activities, and inventory management.

As a Procurement Specialist, You Will

• Plan, create, and enter company purchase orders via MRP order process and warehousing orders,
• Manage strong vendor relationships and provide liaison services between internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Formalize strategic planning and procurement procedures for continuous process improvement
• Research and vet ideal vendors and parts/lines; advise cost effectivity and best quality alternatives as necessary
• Negotiate cost and ensure spending aligns with organizational goals
• Own the inventory process, including stock level/inventory cycle count, vendor pricing and ERP pricing accuracy
• Assist as needed in shipping and receiving tasks, unloading, staging, etc.
• Maintain open, clear line of communication with internal customer/stakeholders (Customer Service team, Sales team, Service team) on inventory procurement/delivery/availability.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• 2+ years' experience in material procurement/buying or similar position, preferably in an industrial, distribution, or warehouse setting
• Background in Manufacturing or Industrial Supply Chain
• Strong experience in a customer-facing role with providing inquiry assistance (parts research, lead time/expected ship dates, inventory availability, etc.)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel ability (VLOOKUP, Pivot tables)
• Proficient in Infor ERP LN or equivalent SAP ERP/inventory management system
• Experience entering and processing a high volume of purchase orders with a wide variety of parts/products

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for growth and advancement within the company. ELGi Compressors USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity, affirmuative Action employer. We administer all employment practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics or any other category protected under applicable law.