Procurement Specialist

Electrical Power Products; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrical Power Products in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Procurement Specialist to procure goods and services, maintain vendor relationships, and manage inventory. You will verify requirements, prepare purchase orders, and authorize payments while collaborating with the Receiving Department to resolve discrepancies.

The role reports to the Supply Chain Manager and focuses on adding value through cost-effective sourcing and accurate documentation in a dynamic power infrastructure environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting or equivalent.
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Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchase orders and supplier communications.
• Track material and PO status; update records.
• Manage inventory of EP2 stock materials.
• Coordinate returns and vendor discrepancies.
• Support free stock material processes with team member.

Skills

Vendor management

Strong organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting

Job description

EP² provides complete power management systems for commercial and utility industries for power generation, transmission, and distribution. Through a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement, we empower our employees to grow their careers, solve complex challenges, and make an impact on the industries and communities we serve.

Even if you don't meet every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply and join us in shaping the future of power infrastructure.

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, a company focused on critical digital infrastructure and delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications.

To support our extraordinary team who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Procurement Specialist located in Des Moines, IA.

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the Procurement Specialist will be responsible for procuring goods and services designed to meet the company's operational needs while providing the highest possible value. They will obtain requirements by verifying, preparing, and forwarding purchase orders and authorize payments.

What a typical day looks like:

• Coordinate the purchase of materials, supplies and products.
• Manage and maintain an inventory of supplies and EP2 stock materials.
• Track orders and ensure purchase orders are acknowledged and have a vendor ship date while tracking outstanding material.
• Work with Receiving Department on purchase order discrepancies, missing or wrong information and damaged material.
• Coordinate material returns/non-conforming material.
• Work with a free stock team member to manage incoming and outgoing free stock material.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors while sourcing new vendors.
• undefinedThe experience we're looking to add to our team: Bachelor Degree in Business or Accounting / Experience in Supply Management. Ability to maintain vendor relationships. Strong organizational skills. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Excellent documentation skills.

EP² is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [e-mail] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at EP², you must complete the application process first).