Procurement Specialist

Phase Technologies LLC; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Savings Account

Health Savings Account

401K Matching Retirement

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Phase Technologies LLC is seeking a Procurement Specialist to ensure timely materials and components for production. You will manage purchasing, supplier relations, and monitor material needs to prevent production delays.

The role requires 2+ years in purchasing/manufacturing, experience with MRP/ERP systems, and strong Excel/Outlook skills. On-site in Rapid City, SD with visa sponsorship not offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years in purchasing, procurement, materials planning, or related manufacturing role.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems preferred.
• Strong Excel and Outlook skills.
• Able to work in the United States and communicate with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Purchase electronic and mechanical components and other materials using the MRP system.
• Obtain supplier quotes to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and delivery.
• Develop strong relationships with suppliers and source services as needed.
• Monitor MRP demand and place purchase orders based on current needs.
• Create, review, and maintain accurate purchase orders and info.
• Track open orders and ensure on-time deliveries with suppliers.
• Identify shortages and expedite late or urgent orders to avoid production impact.
• Resolve material discrepancies with suppliers and accounting.
• Collaborate with other departments to keep materials available for production.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Negotiation

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field

Tools

MRP/ERP system

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our team at a motor controls company. In this role, you will help make sure we have the materials and components we need, when we need them. You will work with suppliers, manage purchasing, monitor material needs, and help resolve issues that could affect production. THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION.

Responsibilities

Purchasing & Supplier Management

• Purchase electronic and mechanical components, fabricated parts, printed circuit boards, hardware, MRO items, and other materials using our MRP system.
• Obtain and compare supplier quotes to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and delivery.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers.
• Source services and other items as needed.

Planning & Purchase Orders

• Monitor MRP demand and exception reports and place purchase orders based on current needs.
• Prepare pricing and lead-time information for customer quotes.
• Create, review, and maintain accurate purchase orders and purchasing information.
• Track open orders and work with suppliers to keep deliveries on schedule.

Materials & Problem Solving

• Identify and address material shortages before they impact production.
• Expedite late or urgent orders when needed.
• Work with suppliers and our quality team to resolve issues with defective or unacceptable materials.
• Resolve pricing, quantity, and delivery discrepancies with suppliers and accounting.
• Work with other departments to help keep materials available and production moving.
• Research components, suppliers, and alternatives based on price, availability, quality, and demand.
• Support purchasing and supply chain projects and process improvements as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, materials planning, or a related manufacturing role.
• Experience working with an MRP or ERP system is preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Able to work well with suppliers and other departments.
• Good problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Education

A bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related field is a plus, but relevant work experience will also be considered.

Benefits

• Salary: DOE
• Paid time off (12+ days for the first year)
• Paid Holidays (8 days)
• Health Insurance (multiple plans available)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Savings Account
• Health Savings Account
• 401K Matching Retirement

Join our team and be part of the future of power electronics!

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.