Procurement Specialist- Hardware

Proponent, Inc • Tamarac, FL

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About The Position

Procurement Specialists typically liaise between suppliers and cross-functional internal teams in a fast-paced global work environment to ensure timely purchasing activities for an assigned vendor or product category base. They: use available resources to identify commodity and quantity, supply or service needed; analyze costs and benefits of approved supplier options; make the final selection of the commodity and place orders; follow up with suppliers on purchased products to assure delivery schedules are maintained; address internal customer inquiries and facilitate the timely and effective resolution of order and delivery issues; and clearly communicate the progress of outstanding matters to internal and external stakeholders through to resolution. They build and maintain strong, long-lasting supplier relationships with a portfolio of assigned vendors; develop a trusted advisor relationship with key supplier stakeholders and decision-makers; and listen to understand the supplier’s environment, influences, and challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent
• 3-5 Years of Related Work Experience
• Purchasing Fundamentals
• Basic Product Knowledge
• Analytical & Mathematical Competence
• Proficient with ERP and Purchasing Software Applications
• Sourcing

Nice To Haves

• Background in Hardware Fasteners
• Supplier Relationship Management experience
• Strong analytical sourcing experience
• Experience in data analysis

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 9 paid holidays
• Dedication to work/life balance
• Engaging and active work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees