Procurement Specialist

AMERICAN Cast Iron Pipe Company•Birmingham, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Specialist manages materials and services expenditures of AMERICAN by utilizing effective purchasing principles and procedures, and will also communicate with and analyze qualified suppliers while working toward acquiring the best materials for the Company. The Procurement Specialist will also develop relationships internally to enhance the quality of information shared between all AMERICAN divisions and Purchasing, and maintain a professional knowledge of market conditions and supplier performance to provide the best value available for a competitive advantage.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business or a related course of study from an accredited four-year college or university.
Excellent negotiation skills.
Tolerance for stress.
Ability to manage multiple tasks.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to meet deadlines under a dynamic work schedule.
Ability to perform job duties with numerous interruptions.
Good reasoning and analytical skills for identifying and resolving problems.
Good oral and written communication skills with all levels of the Company (i.e., good command of grammar and spelling).
Ability to communicate in a courteous, polite, and effective manner, both verbally and in written format.
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with persons of different socio-economic, cultural, and educational backgrounds.
Ability to cooperate well with other individuals and establish and effective working relationships.
Positive customer service attitude and demeanor.
Ability to be resourceful in addressing customer requirements, both internal and external, with purchased materials and AMERICAN products.
Working knowledge in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
Basic knowledge of Material Management/Material Requirements Planning (MRP) software package.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations accurately.
Possess a valid state issued driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years in Purchasing or related experience.
Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), or Certified Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) purchasing professional designation or equivalent certification.
Master's in Business Administration.
Experience with AMERICAN manufacturing or comparable experience.
Basic knowledge of International Organizational for Standardization (ISO).
Active APICS certification.
Experience in more than one AMERICAN product line or comparable outside product lines.

Responsibilities

Manages materials and services expenditures by utilizing effective purchasing principles and procedures.
Communicates with and analyzes qualified suppliers.
Works toward acquiring the best materials for the Company.
Develops relationships internally to enhance the quality of information shared between all AMERICAN divisions and Purchasing.
Maintains a professional knowledge of market conditions and supplier performance to provide the best value available for a competitive advantage.
Directs the activities of others.
Performs job duties with numerous interruptions.
Addresses customer requirements, both internal and external, with purchased materials and AMERICAN products.
Represents the Company when needed during travel.