Procurement Specialist

STULZ • Frederick, MD

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

Procures manufacturing materials and MRO (maintenance, repair and operating) items and supplies. This role involves negotiating prices, terms, and delivery schedules, monitoring vendor performance, and maintaining inventory levels to ensure an uninterrupted flow of materials. The specialist will also manage the ITEM master file, analyze MRP exception reports, and plan material requirements. Collaboration with various departments such as Planning, Sales, Engineering, Production, Maintenance, and Marketing is crucial for forecasting accuracy and alignment. The role also includes developing strategic sourcing agreements.

Requirements

• 1-3 years Procurement experience.
• High level of commitment to customer service and teamwork.
• MRP experience a must.
• Experience in all aspects of purchasing in an Industrial/Manufacturing environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of the STULZ business model and the role and impact of procurement.
• Sourcing, negotiation, expediting, interpersonal, cost analysis, and problem resolution skills.
• Analytical computer skills with Microsoft Office Products.
• Detail oriented and familiar with engineering specifications and drawings/prints.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Experience working in a dynamic organization (ability to operate independently and under pressure, perform multiple concurrent tasks and responsibilities, 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.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision ability required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• BS or BA degree in related field preferred.
• SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Procures materials through manufacturers, their designated representatives, OEMs, and other suppliers.
• Expedites purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery and acceptable supplier performance.
• Negotiates price, overall cost position, terms, and delivery of all manufacturing and MRO sourced items.
• Monitors and tracks vendor performance through product performance, customer satisfaction surveys, and customer outreach.
• Maintains 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 resolves open issues with vendors and affected internal STULZ departments.
• Plans material requirements based on MRP recommendations and coordinates with Planning, Sales, Engineering, Production, Maintenance, and Marketing departments.
• Works collaboratively with 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