Strategic Procurement Specialist

UltraSource LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UltraSource LLC, founded in 1883, serves the processing and packaging equipment needs of thousands of companies worldwide in the meat and poultry, seafood, produce and dairy industries. Our comprehensive offering includes hundreds of products that enable us to tailor equipment solutions to meet production line objectives, labor goals, budgets and brand image.

This role is responsible for procuring assigned products and services for the organization, identifying and qualifying vendors, collecting

Qualifications

• High School/GED required; associates or bachelor’s preferred.
• ERP/MRP and inventory management experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems like Microsoft Dynamics is a plus.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills are essential.
• CPM or CPIM certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and qualify vendors; perform vendor reviews or market analysis.
• Collect product requirements from sales, engineering and production; obtain drawings, datasheets, prices, order minimums and multiples, availability, delivery dates, and tracking information; maintain in ERP.
• Review bid proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Process, approve and deliver purchase orders to meet targeted inventory goals; monitor past due orders and expedite delivery.
• Work with production and quality to address defective products, determine root cause, and take corrective action.
• Resolve receiving issues and approve invoice exceptions for payment.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Vendor management

CPM/CPIM certifications (plus)

Education

High School/GED

Associates or Bachelor's preferred

3–7 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics SCM

Microsoft Dynamics F&O

Microsoft AX

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Microsoft 365

Job description

UltraSource LLC, founded in 1883, serves the processing and packaging equipment needs of thousands of companies worldwide in the meat and poultry, seafood, produce and dairy industries. Our comprehensive offering includes hundreds of products that enable us to tailor equipment solutions to meet production line objectives, labor goals, budgets and brand image.

This role is responsible for procuring assigned products and services for the organization, identifying and qualifying vendors, collecting