Procurement Specialist

Concero; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Procurement Specialist to enhance their purchasing processes. This role involves coordinating purchasing activities, negotiating with suppliers, and implementing innovative material ordering methods to optimize inventory management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sourcing and supplier management, with a focus on quality and cost-effectiveness. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to achieving strategic supply chain objectives and fostering effective supplier relationships. If you are passionate about procurement and supply chain excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in sourcing and purchasing in a manufacturing environment.
• CPSM or CPM certification is desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing activities from intent to delivery.
• Negotiate costs while ensuring quality and schedule needs.
• Support data collection and implementation of supply chain initiatives.

Skills

Sourcing

Supplier Management

Negotiation

Cost Analysis

Project Management

Education

Associate Degree in Purchasing

Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Epicor

Tableau

IQR

Kanban

Job description

We are hiring a Procurement Specialist with experience in buying raw materials.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates all activities related to purchasing – Beginning with intent to purchase through delivery.
• Analyzes the requirements, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and date required.
• Solicits and evaluates bid proposals.
• Works with Strategic Sourcing to investigate and/or interview potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified requirements.
• Negotiates the lowest possible cost balanced against the optimum quality and schedule needs.
• Mitigates current and potential cost increases.
• Devises and implements creative material ordering methods to minimize inventory commitments and reduce lead times; to include pull systems, kanban and vendor managed inventory.
• Ensures on-time delivery, at the agreed negotiated price with required quality standards.
• Maintains accurate and timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to ensure accurate retention of records.
• Serves as a primary liaison between the company and select suppliers to establish, maintain, and enhance effective business relationships.
• Works with Strategic Sourcing to develop and implement Supply Chain strategies that achieve quality, cost, and delivery performance objectives.
• Manages necessary trade and logistics related requirements to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment.
• Supports Purchasing, Materials, Production, Engineering, Quality, and Product Management as needed for the accurate and timely setup of parts and suppliers in support of new product introductions.
• Supports Purchasing Department as needed to process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) efficiently and accurately for both existing and new products.
• Supports the data collection, analysis and implementation of critical sourcing and supply chain initiatives, including Kanban, supplier managed inventory programs and pull systems as defined.
• Supports the Purchasing Department in setting and achieving overall department policy, KPI’s, and objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate / Bachelor's Degree in Purchasing, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related business area.
• Two to five years’ experience in sourcing, purchasing, supplier management in a manufacturing environment, or similar.
• CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) or related sourcing professional certification desirable, but not mandatory.
• Demonstrated expertise in sourcing and supply chain tools, such as Kanban, VMI, project management.
• Functional knowledge of international and domestic purchasing and sourcing methods and concepts.
• Computer literate, emphasizing Microsoft Office Suite and MRP type systems. Ability to quickly learn and effectively use our software applications (Epicor, Tableau, IQR).

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Information Technology and Supply Chain

Industries: Staffing and Recruiting and IT Services and IT Consulting