Procurement Specialist

Andritz; Pell City (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ANDRITZ PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST in Pell City, AL, will oversee purchasing of shop materials and maintain records for deliveries and invoices. Strong communication with internal and external customers is essential.

Responsibilities include daily purchasing operations, ERP entry, vendor negotiations, inventory optimization, and reporting. Candidates should have ERP experience, Excel proficiency, and familiarity with supply chain practices; manufacturing background preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience using Microsoft Office; advanced Excel preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP/Point Man/Syteline).
• Ability to understand and execute verbal instructions while handling multiple tasks.
• Strong analytical skills for financial reports and cost analysis.
• Understanding of supply chain procedures and vendor sourcing practices.
• Ability to work with shop floor personnel and address issues promptly.
• Previous plant/manufacturing environment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily purchasing, vendor return processing, inventory needs, and reporting.
• Purchase raw materials, maintenance, MRO, safety, office supplies; manage inventories.
• Review min/max and adjust stocking levels for optimal inventory.
• Enter purchase orders in ERP; verify receipts against POs and track orders.
• Negotiate terms with suppliers as needed; address quality issues and shortages.
• Research potential vendors and compare offers; keep purchase records updated.
• Submit part reports and maintain records of purchased items and invoices.
• Generate status reports (weekly statistics) for projects.

Skills

Excel skills

ERP systems

Verbal instructions

Analytical skills

Supply chain

Vendor sourcing

Shop floor

Manufacturing exp

Tools

SAP

Point Man

Syteline

Job description

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

JOB PROFILE

PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

Working location: Pell City, AL USA

General Description

Purhasing position will be responsible for purchasing of shop materials. Maintain records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices. Good communication skills are essential as will be working with both internal and external customers.

JOB RESPONSABILITIES AND TASKS

• Perform daily operational needs such as purchasing, vendor return processing, inventory requirements and various reporting
• Purchase raw materials, maintenance materials, MRO, safety, office supplies and inventoried items
• Review minimum and maximum for items and adjust accordingly for optimal stocking levels
• Entry of purchase orders in the ERP system and upon receipt, verification of the items received against the purchase order, and track orders for on time delivery
• Negotiating Andritz Terms and Conditions as needed for vendor purchases
• Addressing vendor quality issues, handling complaints and raw material shortages
• Research potential vendors and comparing and evaluating offers from suppliers
• Maintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices
• Issuing status reports on projects - reporting (weekly reports, statistics, etc.)
• Maintain records of purchased parts and outside vendor consumables and submit purchased part reports

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in all Microsoft Office software. (Advanced Excel skills preferred.)
• Experience using an ERP system (SAP/Point Man/Syteline preferred).
• Ability to understand and execute verbal instructions coupled with the ability to handle multiple tasks
• Will require analytical skills as will be working with financial reports and conduct cost analysis
• Understanding of supply chain procedures
• Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (research and evaluating)
• Must be able to work with shop floor personnel and be able to handle issues as they occur
• Experience: Previous experience in a plant location manufacturing environment is preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.