Procurement Specialist

Aston Carter•Columbus, OH

1d•$80,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Work with key procurement software and systems (ex: Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards). Ensure responsible procurement practices are being met and comply with company objectives. Create Purchase orders, calculate all order costs and evaluate invoices for accuracy. Keep track of all goods and services ordered. Prepare and update reports, records, and pricing. Build relationships with internal teams to ensure appropriate involvement of the purchasing function at the earliest stage of the process to define the best procurement strategies in order to reduce cost and ensure timely completion of assigned projects. Supports development and implementation of RFQ process, negotiations, contract development and administration. Supports the development of new/alternate sources of supply and suppliers’ performance. Participate in interactions between project teams, vendors, purchasing organization, extended support functions and senior leadership to support procurement and new supplier set needs while optimizing cost, cash flow, quality, and service. Oversee delivery of services, equipment, and materials to the affected sites, including monitoring of compliance with terms and conditions as well as conformity of deliveries to ensure timely and complete deliveries. Ensure compliance of contracting and procurement operations with all company policies and procedures Support organizational alignment with sourcing strategies.

Requirements

Experience with ERP & Oracle Financial systems
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Strong MS Office skills particularly in Excel
Impeccable attendance record with a stable work history
2+ years of experience in a purchasing function in heavy manufacturing & multi-tasking environment
Ability to effectively manage internal and external stakeholder in high pace and high-pressure environment.
Excellent analytical and communication skills with ability to persuade and influence

Nice To Haves

Procurement
Purchasing
Purchase order
Supply chain
Sap
Erp
strategic sourcing
mrp
excel pivot tables

Responsibilities

Create Purchase orders, calculate all order costs and evaluate invoices for accuracy.
Keep track of all goods and services ordered.
Prepare and update reports, records, and pricing.
Build relationships with internal teams to ensure appropriate involvement of the purchasing function at the earliest stage of the process to define the best procurement strategies in order to reduce cost and ensure timely completion of assigned projects.
Supports development and implementation of RFQ process, negotiations, contract development and administration.
Supports the development of new/alternate sources of supply and suppliers’ performance.
Participate in interactions between project teams, vendors, purchasing organization, extended support functions and senior leadership to support procurement and new supplier set needs while optimizing cost, cash flow, quality, and service.
Oversee delivery of services, equipment, and materials to the affected sites, including monitoring of compliance with terms and conditions as well as conformity of deliveries to ensure timely and complete deliveries.
Ensure compliance of contracting and procurement operations with all company policies and procedures
Support organizational alignment with sourcing strategies.