Strategic Procurement Specialist — Vendor Relations

Flex

Des Moines (IA)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 76,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Flex, a diversified manufacturing partner, seeks a Procurement Specialist in Des Moines, IA, to procure goods and services that meet operational needs and maximize value. You’ll verify and forward purchase orders and authorize payments while coordinating with receiving and free stock teams.

Your day includes coordinating material purchases, maintaining stock, tracking orders, resolving PO discrepancies, and building vendor relationships.

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Business or Accounting / Experience in Supply Management.
Ability to maintain vendor relationships.
Strong organizational skills.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent documentation skills.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the purchase of materials, supplies and products.
Manage and maintain an inventory of supplies and EP2 stock materials.
Track orders and ensure purchase orders are acknowledged and have a vendor ship date while tracking outstanding material.
Work with Receiving Department on purchase order discrepancies, missing or wrong information and damaged material.
Coordinate material returns/non-conforming material.
Work with a free stock team member to manage incoming and outgoing free stock material.
Build and maintain relationships with vendors while sourcing new vendors.