Procurement Specialist, Buyer

DSV; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DSV is looking for a Procurement Specialist, Buyer in Mesa, Arizona. This role involves managing procurement activities, negotiating with suppliers, and maintaining supplier relationships to ensure high-quality goods and services. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience. Strong negotiation, analytical, and team collaboration skills are essential. DSV offers a diverse work environment and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of industry experience in purchasing or related role.
• Strong communication skills required, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement for assigned suppliers, analyzing quotes and negotiating pricing.
• Review and maintain supplier performance using scorecard programs.
• Collaborate with various departments for effective supply chain management.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Vendor relations

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP Systems

Job description

Procurement Specialist, Buyer

Location: USA - Mesa, W. Southern Ave

Division: Solutions

Job Posting Title: Procurement Specialist, Buyer

Time Type: Full Time

Summary

The Procurement Specialist, Buyer is responsible for managing all procurement requirements for assigned Suppliers. The position requires the Buyer to perform difficult and complex technical duties related to the procurement of equipment, parts, and services. The Buyer also prepares and analyzes quotes and negotiates pricing options.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Works with Site Leadership in developing a strong understanding of client business and associated needs

Utilizes negotiations for best practice to reduce costs, lead times and quality for existing materials

Plans quoting strategies for targeting new vendors and expansion of current vendor's volume

Manages supplier relationships to ensure continuity of goods and services that meet the quality, service and price performance standards of the company

Quarterly review of assigned Suppliers' performance utilizing the Supplier Scorecard Program and the Supplier Risk Program

Quarterly meetings with key vendors to discuss scorecards and future business direction

Maintains supplier database information including supplier set-up and updates as required

Following internal procedures, communicates any material problems and researches solutions to prevent supply issues, including but not limited to finding alternate sources

Manages the day-to-day business relationship with key suppliers through supporting activities including the following:

• Negotiates with vendor for quote pricing and lead times
• Submits orders to selected vendor
• Expedites to ensure adherence to inventory guidelines
• Communicates the demand/ volume/ delivery time changes to Inventory Planning staff
• Resolves all material issues
• Follows up on backorders
• Initiates bid/quote process for new business
• Communicates with potential vendors and current vendors via email, teleconferences, etc.
• Establishes partnerships, while developing a strong understanding and knowledge of suppliers and capabilities
• Searches new vendor opportunities via internet, sourcing sites, catalogs, communications with site tool owners and engineers through our site planners
• Performs bid analysis comparison to determine which vendors are awarded the business
• Determines recommended vendors and strategies for implementation
• Works closely with Finance to expedite receiving and AP processes. Resolves any discrepancies with invoices or material receipts
• Runs reports and exports to excel from ERP system. Reviews and analyzes data and responds accordingly
• Daily zero bin/high risk report to determine if any parts are going to run out of stock (zero bin) or are going to put us at risk of running out of stock based on anticipated usage (high risk) and expedite accordingly
• Daily open order report to make sure all purchase orders have confirmations, that orders needing additional information are updated, and that pricing and lead times are correct
• Daily supply delays for all orders that have not been received by their promised due date, investigates and brings it to closure
• Weekly mismatched goods received vouchers
• Quarterly Fail-On-Install (FOI) for scorecards
• Quarterly on time delivery (OTD) for scorecards
• Reviews daily reports for urgent processing, including expedites, shortages, or anomalies that might cause risk to the inventory levels or production delays
• Reviews reports daily and makes vendor selections on quote bids
• Monthly assessment of quality log for indicators of possible changes needed to improve overall practices with a vendor or indicators of new sources needed
• Quarterly assessment of scorecard results for overall improvement in supply chain performance
• Other reports as needed

Works in a team environment requiring regular interaction with Managers, Site Leads, Inventory Planners, IT, and Finance to complete assigned supply chain tasks

Other Duties

Performs other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities (If Any)

N/A.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and industry work experience

Three (3) years of Industry experience in a direct or cross functional capacity

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Broad and thorough knowledge of Purchasing & Inventory Control methods, principles and practices

Effective oral & written communications skills

Strong customer service, vendor relations and interpersonal skills

Self-motivated, energetic, and able to perform with minimal supervision

Excellent problem solving skills

Ability to work in a dynamic team environment

Accuracy and attention to detail

Very good sourcing & negotiation skills

Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks and projects

Strong analytical skills with focus on critical thinking and business process management

Operates standard office equipment efficiently

Computer Skills: Intermediate level in Microsoft Office Suite with demonstrated proficiency in Excel (Able to work with pivot tables, use lookup formulas, etc.)

ERP System Experience

Language Skills: English (verbal, reading, writing)

Mathematical Skills: Intermediate

Other Skills: Preferred Qualifications:

Three years Purchasing Experience in a manufacturing environment

CPSM or CPM desired

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee uses computer and telephone equipment. The employee also regularly lifts and/or moves objects up to 10 pounds. Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DSV is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.