Procurement Specialist
About The Position
Reviews, executes, and enters purchase orders for the items assigned to MRP requirements. Expedites delivery of goods on routine shortages and communicates outcomes to production. Recognizes critical shortages and communicates them immediately to management. Works to find and present solutions. Research invoice discrepancies and works with suppliers to resolve variances. Updates all Purchase Order changes in a timely manner. Communicates on a timely basis with all internal customers and management. Implements internal changes required by released ECNs/ECOs. Communicates subsequent revision changes to suppliers and manages any transitions or EOL activities. Will Follow up consistently on supplier commitments in regard to late, return, and critical deliveries, corrective actions, sample requests and receiving and invoice discrepancies. Performs all other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of MRP systems
- Prior experience within a manufacturing environment
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to develop & maintain supplier relationships.
- Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent experience and training.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in a supply chain-related role preferred but not required.
- APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent training, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Reviews, executes, and enters purchase orders for the items assigned to MRP requirements.
- Expedites delivery of goods on routine shortages and communicates outcomes to production.
- Recognizes critical shortages and communicates them immediately to management.
- Works to find and present solutions.
- Research invoice discrepancies and works with suppliers to resolve variances.
- Updates all Purchase Order changes in a timely manner.
- Communicates on a timely basis with all internal customers and management.
- Implements internal changes required by released ECNs/ECOs.
- Communicates subsequent revision changes to suppliers and manages any transitions or EOL activities.
- Will Follow up consistently on supplier commitments in regard to late, return, and critical deliveries, corrective actions, sample requests and receiving and invoice discrepancies.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
