Procurement Specialist

ANDRITZ; Pell City (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

ANDRITZ in Pell City, Alabama is seeking a Purchasing professional to handle procurement of shop materials, maintain records, and coordinate with internal and external customers. The role requires strong communication and a solid understanding of purchasing processes.

Responsibilities include daily purchasing operations, vendor negotiations, inventory optimization, ERP entry, and reporting. Prior plant manufacturing experience is preferred and advanced Excel/ERP skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel proficiency required.
• Experience using ERP systems (SAP/Point Man/Syteline preferred).
• Ability to understand and execute verbal instructions and handle multiple tasks.
• 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 as they occur.
• Previous experience in a plant location manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 verification of items received against the purchase order; 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

Skills

Advanced Excel

ERP systems (SAP)

Analytical skills

Supply chain knowledge

Vendor sourcing

Multi-tasking

Job 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 RESPONSIBILITIES 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.