Procurement Specialist

Trident Consulting; Claremore (OK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Consulting is seeking a Procurement Specialist for a client in Claremore, OK. The role involves placing and following up on purchase orders, managing supplier relationships, expediting POs, and supporting process improvements.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree (or GED with equivalent experience), 4+ years in sourcing/procurement, and SAP experience is preferred. Proficiency in Excel and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Sourcing/Procurement.
• Strong Excel skills and cross-functional communication.
• Experience with supplier relationships and PO execution is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Place and follow-up on POs and manage supplier relationships for PO execution.
• Expedite POs and communicate shortages, update ERP and drive solutions.
• Support special projects involving POs, process improvement and supply continuity.

Skills

Sourcing/Procurement

Excel

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Trident Consulting is seeking a \"Procurement Specialist\" for one of our clients in \"Claremore, OK \" A global leader in business and technology services.

Job Title: Procurement Specialist

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $35-$40/hr on W2(Inclusive all)

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Place and follow-up on POs. Manage relationships with suppliers for PO execution. Manage problems and schedule changes.
• Expedite POs and support chasing shortages on parts, proactively communicating shortages and driving solutions for them. Update ERP.
• Support special projects with managing POs, process improvement, and supply continuity. Handles communication with colleagues and the business on order status, shortages, and supplier delivery performance.
• 4+ years experience Sourcing/Procurement

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with equivilant experience in Sourcing).

Desired Characteristics:

• SAP experience (purchasing/MM) strongly preferred. Experience with direct materials in a manufacturing environment, including in expediting and shortage management. Very comfortable communicating cross functionally. Proficient in Excel.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Self starter. Ability to work independently. Strong problem solving skills.