Procurement Specialist

Profile Products•Limestone, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing the supply of raw materials for manufacturing operations. This role ensures the timely availability of materials, maintains optimal inventory levels, and drives cost-effective procurement strategies. The position works cross-functionally with production, logistics, and accounting teams to support efficient plant operations and uninterrupted production flow. Additionally, this position will support Human Resources with administrative payroll duties.

Requirements

Associate degree in Business Administration or related field
Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office, with proficiency in Excel
Ability to learn and adapt to various operating systems and software
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Extremely proficient with production planning systems, such as MRP

Responsibilities

Source and procure raw materials to meet production requirements, with a strong focus on cost, quality, and delivery performance
Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, brokers, and vendors
Monitor market trends, pricing fluctuations, and supply risks, particularly for key commodities (e.g., paper and chemicals)
Support vendor negotiations, including pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules
Evaluate supplier performance and address issues related to quality, delivery, or cost
Create, process, and track purchase orders within the ERP system (JDE E1 or similar)
Ensure all purchasing documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with company policies
Coordinate with suppliers and logistics partners to ensure timely delivery and cost-effective transportation
Resolve discrepancies related to pricing, shipments, invoices, or receiving
Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels of raw materials, including paper, chemicals, and packaging supplies
Ensure accurate inventory transactions, including receipts, adjustments, and transfers within ERP/MRP systems
Partner with production and planning teams to align purchasing activities with production schedules
Participate in cycle counts and inventory reconciliation activities; investigate and resolve variances
Maintain data integrity
Collaborate with production, logistics, and accounting teams to ensure seamless material flow
Support production planning by ensuring materials are available to meet schedules and demand forecasts
Communicate material availability, delays, or risks that may impact operations
Create, track and process POs for all raw materials in the JDE E1 platform
Daily review of hours, vacation and sick time in ADP.
Review of absenteeism and print documents for supervisors.
Reconcile and submit weekly payroll to Staffing Agencies covering all temp labor.
Bi-weekly reporting and submittal of payroll.
Work with plant manager to plan employee appreciation events.
Performs other related duties, as required.