Procurement Specialist, Plant Operations

KOB Solutions, Inc.

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 73,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

401(k)

Job summary

KOB Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Buyer in Pittsburgh to drive procurement execution for plant operations. You will manage P2P processes, supplier performance, and inventory coordination, ensuring cost, quality and delivery targets are met.

Requirements include an associate degree in supply chain or related field and 2+ years in purchasing. Proficiency with Excel and Dynamics 365 is preferred. This role offers a competitive salary and 401(k) benefits.

Qualifications

Associate's degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
2+ years of purchasing/materials/supply chain experience required.
Experience with Excel and ERP purchasing processes; Dynamics 365 experience preferred.
Ability to analyze supplier data, open orders, inventory and cost data.
Strong ethics, ownership, attention to detail, service mindset and cross-plant collaboration.

Responsibilities

Serve as primary purchasing execution partner for designated facilities and Operations leadership.
Execute sourcing strategies, negotiated contracts, approved supplier lists, pricing and specs.
Collaborate daily with Operations, Planning, Inventory, Quality, Finance and Category Management.
Procure-to-pay: convert demand into accurate purchase orders; confirm pricing, quantities, delivery dates and approvals.
Monitor open orders through receipt, invoice resolution and closure.
Ensure contract and policy compliance; flag off-contract and maverick spend for resolution.
Secure order acknowledgements, manage promise dates and expedite critical material.
Review demand, lead times, safety stock and open-PO exposure to optimize inventory.