Procurement Planner

GRENZEBACH•Beachwood, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Planner oversees procurement and supplier management functions to ensure timely delivery of quality materials while controlling costs. The role covers sourcing, contract and price negotiations, order tracking, inventory management, supplier performance, and continuous process improvement. The position works closely with procurement, operations, engineering, manufacturing, and sales to meet production and customer requirements, maintain appropriate inventory levels, and resolve supply issues. Travel requirements are 5–10%. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship or transfer is unavailable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings, specifications, and Bills of Material, and interpret equipment shop testing specified by engineering.
Ability to prepare requests for bids, evaluate bidders, and expedite vendors.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Good PC skills and working knowledge of Acumatica ERP software.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Strong multitasking skills.
Willingness to accept responsibility and ownership of duties and tasks.
Detail-oriented and well organized.
Problem-solving skills and abilities.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; sponsorship or transfer of an employment visa is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

CPM certification is strongly preferred.
Purchasing experience in an electro/mechanical manufacturing environment is preferred.
Purchasing experience based on engineering specifications is preferred.
Previous supplier contact, including negotiating skills or experience, and a customer service background.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategies to identify the optimum supplier base, agreement terms, and pricing methodology.
Coordinate with procurement team members to create purchase orders in time to meet production requirements and escalate issues as needed.
Review order acknowledgements for accuracy of negotiated pricing and delivery performance.
Execute expediting activities and policies associated with sourcing strategies; follow up on deliveries and escalate issues through email, phone calls, or management.
Work with operations and engineering to maintain just-in-time inventory levels and keep personnel informed of delivery status.
Present weekly reports covering parts that need to be ordered, parts without vendor acknowledgement dates, and parts with acknowledgement dates later than required.
Initiate, develop, and maintain relationships with key vendors and customers.
Negotiate and maintain price, quality, and on-time delivery standards and specifications to meet customer expectations.
Work with engineering to identify cost-viable alternatives for long lead-time components.
Resolve parts discrepancies and warranty issues, and coordinate material replacements and returns for credit.
Process accurate receiving records so customer invoices can be approved and paid on time.
Produce required reports in a timely manner.
Review and continuously improve purchasing processes and procedures.
Communicate and consult with involved internal departments, including engineering, manufacturing, and sales.
Maintain inventory records and conduct year-end inventory audits as needed.
Arrange disposal of surplus inventory.