Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc.; Dayton (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

PTO/ESST

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

States Manufacturing in the Twin Cities area is seeking a Procurement Specialist to coordinate the purchase of goods and services, manage supplier interactions, and process purchase orders in a timely, policy-compliant manner. You will work with ERP systems (Epicor preferred), maintain vendor master data, monitor lead times, and help optimize inventory levels to meet production schedules.

Strong Excel and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business and/or 3 to 4 years’ experience in sourcing, procurement, or purchasing.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Internet, with a high proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, Epicor a plus.
• Strong analytical skills; detail-driven individual with emphasis on accuracy with the ability to see the broader picture
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional business acumen and negotiation skills
• Self-directed; ability to work independently
• Customer service oriented
• Strong organizational skills: ability to manage multiple priorities and make effective decisions

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders necessary to meet production schedules considering inventory parameters and lead times. Review Order acknowledgements from suppliers and update ERP System accordingly.
• Reviews purchase requisitions for completeness, accuracy of information, and approved in accordance with written policies and procedures. Ensures requisitions, purchase orders, changes, and returns are input to system and documented in a timely manner.
• Ensure efficiency of process for all outside service suppliers including lead times, freight, and all associated documentation and traceability.
• Manages and maintains the ERP parameters to meet inventory strategies, analyze inventory levels based on product demands and supplier lead times. Forecast demands on a regular basis to our suppliers to ensure product is available as needed.
• Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time, and in the event of problems trace shipments.
• Communicate any delays in material receipts and or planned production. Set plans in place to resolve delays.
• Works with suppliers to address discrepancies with quantity, quality and on-time delivery.
• Participate in the disposition of non-conforming material to assure proper inventory management.
• Participate and be involved in the implementation of new supplier selection, supplier transitions, supplier performance measures, supplier relationship improvements and supply chain projects.
• Maintain the vendor master file in the business system to ensure all vendors are setup accurately.
• Complete assigned Key Performance indicators such as: cost containment, supplier reduction, supplier on time delivery, inventory dollars and turns, supplier material stocking, and supplier lead-time reductions.
• Conduct analysis of ERP buy action, reschedule, late PT and other related reports and data to determine and create Purchase Orders for assured supply on assigned suppliers and commodities.]
• Additional Skills and Experience:

Skills

Excel

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Self-directed

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

Tools

Epicor ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

States Manufacturing in the Twin Cities area is seeking a Procurement Specialist to coordinate the purchase of goods and services, manage supplier interactions, and process purchase orders in a timely, policy-compliant manner. You will work with ERP systems (Epicor preferred), maintain vendor master data, monitor lead times, and help optimize inventory levels to meet production schedules.

Strong Excel and communication skills are essential.