Procurement Specialist

Kastle Systems; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kastle Systems is seeking a Procurement Specialist I to source, negotiate, and purchase equipment, materials and services for operations in Phoenix, AZ. The role emphasizes coordinating with internal customers, managing material availability, and maintaining a steady supply chain to support production.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 1–2 years of experience in a production-based logistics or inventory environment, with strong attention to detail and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required or preferred.
• 1–2 years' experience in a production-based logistical or inventory environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze material requirements to ensure uninterrupted flow of materials and services.
• Schedule delivery of materials to support production schedule.
• Prepare rolling 12-month forecast for critical material suppliers.
• Monitor inventory levels to support the production plan.
• Process PO requests for raw materials, packaging materials, parts, services.
• Coordinate with internal customers to ensure timely PO delivery.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Kastle Systems

Procurement Specialist

US-AZ-Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ

Overview

Together, We Enhance Innovation and Growth

i2G specializes in advanced physical electronic security and life safety solutions. I2G has proven experience in surveillance, access control, and intrusion detection systems, biometrics, fence sensors, radars, ground sensors, anti-drone technologies, and more. We excel in design, project management, commissioning, and enterprise technology integrations.

i2G's mission is to provide the products and services that meet our customers' needs to give them a vital advantage in today's market, helping to protect what matters most.

Responsibilities

POSITION PURPOSE

The Procurement Specialist I will source, negotiate, and purchase equipment, tools, raw material, packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies necessary for operation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

• Processes Analyze, manage, and implement actions relating to material requirements that ensure an uninterrupted flow of materials and services for Production
• Schedule the delivery of the materials in an optimum manner to support the production schedule.
• Prepare and communicate the twelve-month rolling forecast to the critical materials suppliers per monthly Sales, Inventory & Operation plan.
• Monitor inventory levels to determine if the material on hand is sufficient to support the production plan and replenish inventory appropriately.
• Process purchase order requests for raw material, packaging materials, parts, services and/or supplies
• Verify nomenclature and specifications of purchase requests.
• Coordinate with internal customers to ensure timely deliveries of PO to support project deadlines.
• Coordinate with internal customer and supplies to ensure timely deliveries of PO to support project deadlines.
• Anticipate and proactively mitigate risks to material procurement commitments.
• Initiate and analyze necessary reports to communicate up-to-date material tracking and availability status to key stakeholders.
• Advise management of the status of material availability, and potential problems to ensure that equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed
• Cultivate a culture that assures effective cross functional teamwork.
• Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior in accordance with company values.

Qualifications

JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Need minimum 1 to 2 years' experience in a production-based logistical or inventory environment.