SCS Procurement Specialist

DXP Enterprises, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DXP Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage replenishment, sourcing, and inventory control in our Memphis operations. You will work with our procurement system to stock items and meet delivery targets.

The role requires 3–5 years in MRO purchasing in manufacturing or industrial distribution, knowledge of purchasing practices, and familiarity with supplier catalogs. Experience with P21 is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of MRO purchasing experience in a manufacturing or industrial distribution environment.
• Knowledge of standard purchasing practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of nomenclatures for industrial parts.
• Use of supplier catalogs and on-line researching.
• Purchase Order management and EDI transmittal.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, managers, employees and suppliers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; P21 experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Run replenishment routines and order stocked items through our procurement system.
• Source industrial products with strong knowledge of mechanical, industrial and manufacturing parts; cutting tools a plus.
• Drive spend through DXP's tier one vendor base using our Drive the Spend guidance.
• Manage stocked items to inventory targets and line fill rates; monitor planning data and modify reorder points as needed.
• Inventory and warehouse management.
• Source non-stock requirements and meet delivery dates.
• Assist in resolution of supplier issues; coordinate billing discrepancies and shipment accuracy.
• Monitor quality and delivery performance of suppliers.
• Complete reports on inventory, procurement, and supplier performance; develop action plans for substandard performance.
• Respond to customer concerns to ensure parts availability.
• Expedite orders to meet required delivery dates.
• Participate in Special Projects including process improvement teams.

Skills

MRO purchasing

Inventory planning

Supplier relationship management

Data analysis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

P21

Job description

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Procurement Specialist include, but are not limited to:

• Run replenishment routines, plan and order stocked items through our proprietary inventory management and procurement system.
• Possess the ability to source industrial products with strong knowledge of mechanical, industrial and manufacturing parts/products. Knowledge of Cutting tools is a plus.
• Familiarize yourself in driving the spend through DXP's tier one vendor base using our "Drive the Spend" guidance.
• Manage stocked items to targeted inventory levels and line fill rates. Monitor the accuracy of planning data and recommend reorder point modifications as appropriate based on usage patterns.
• Inventory and warehouse management.
• Source non-stock requirements and meet customer required delivery dates.
• Assist in resolution of supplier issues. Work with all functions in resolution of billing discrepancies, shipment accuracy, and adherence to expected supplier performance.
• Monitor quality and delivery performance of suppliers.
• Complete and Monitor reports including inventory, procurement, and supplier performance metrics. Develop and execute action plans for substandard performance.
• Respond to customer concerns to ensure parts availability.
• Expedite orders to ensure required delivery dates are met.
• Participate in Special Projects as directed, to include process improvement teams.

Qualifications

Qualifications of the Procurement Specialist include, but are not limited to:

• 3-5 years of MRO purchasing experience in a manufacturing or industrial distribution environment.
• Knowledge of standard purchasing practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of nomenclatures for industrial parts.
• Use of supplier catalogs and on-line researching.
• Purchase Order management and EDI transmittal.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, managers, employees and suppliers.
• Proficiency with personal computers including Microsoft Office Suite, P21 experiences a plus.

Additional Information

Physical Demand: N/A

Working Conditions: Integrated supply environment. Hours are Monday - Friday 8-5

Training/Certifications: N/A

Travel: N/A

Education: High School Diploma or GED