Procurement Specialist

Visium Resources•Orlando, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for sourcing complex materials and services through competitive processes, new product development, and exploring new supplier offerings. You will lead the competition, redesign, and procurement of innovative solutions that drive significant cost savings and enhance productivity across the organization. Additionally, you will establish and maintain strong supplier relationships, while utilizing tools and processes to improve supplier performance and drive continuous cost improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of three to five years' experience
Significant ERP experience (IFS experience, a plus)
Skilled use of all Microsoft Office products
Strong working knowledge of mechanical procurement concepts and technical drawings
Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as an ability to 'read' the market

Nice To Haves

CPSM Certification

Responsibilities

Direct Part Procurement: Work within the ERP system to evaluate and issue purchase orders to suppliers
Manage all procurement aspect's specific part categories, such as excess and shortages, past due purchase orders, and daily receipts of purchased parts
Support RMA process for assigned part categories
Supplier Performance: Track and publish supplier KPI's
Work with supplier to develop improvement action plans when necessary
Execute annual PPV activities with assigned supply base
Continuous Improvement: Document process and procedures to support procurement department
Drive improvement to reduce excess and obsolete inventory
Negotiate with supplier to generate positive PPV
Identifying potential suppliers, visiting existing suppliers and building / maintaining relationships