Procurement Specialist

STULZ Careers

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Procures manufacturing materials and MRO (maintenance, repair and operating) items and supplies.

Requirements

• BS or BA degree in related field preferred.
• 1-3 years Procurement experience.
• High level of commitment to customer service and teamwork.
• SAP experience preferred; MRP experience a must.
• Experience in all aspects of purchasing in an Industrial/Manufacturing environment.
• Must have a comprehensive understanding of the STULZ business model and understand the role and impact of procurement in that model.
• Must have sourcing, negotiation, expediting, interpersonal, cost analysis and problem resolution skills.
• Analytical computer skills with Microsoft Office Products.
• Must be detail oriented and familiar with engineering specifications and drawings/prints.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills are essential.
• Experience working in a dynamic organization (i.e., ability to operate independently and under pressure, to perform multiple concurrent tasks and responsibilities, and to deal with changing priorities, while maintaining personal effectiveness).
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Ability to speak effectively with employees of the organization.
• Basic math skills required.

Responsibilities

• Procures materials through manufacturers and/or their designated representatives, OEM’s, and other suppliers as necessary.
• Expedites purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery and acceptable supplier performance.
• Responsible for the negotiation of price and best overall cost position, terms, and delivery of all manufacturing and MRO sourced items.
• Assists in monitoring and tracking vendor performance through product performance, customer satisfaction surveys, and customer outreach.
• Ability to maintain acceptable inventory levels within guidelines while providing for an uninterrupted flow of materials.
• Maintains ITEM master file data for primary and secondary vendors, vendor part numbers, lead times, cost structures, unit of measure and pricing discounts/structure.
• Reviews and analyzes the MRP exception report and works to resolve open issues with the vendor and the specific internal STULZ department/area affected.
• Plans material requirements based upon analysis of MRP recommendations, as well as closely coordinates with Planning, Sales, Engineering, Production, Maintenance and Marketing departments to ensure forecasting accuracy, alignment and fit.
• Works collaboratively with department team members in the development and formation of strategic sourcing agreements.

What This Job Offers

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