Procurement Specialist

ZAH Group•Mansfield, TX

23d•Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for working directly with approved suppliers to purchase various items or materials (raw materials, MRO, semi-fabricated parts, office supplies, packaging materials, services and finished product for resale) supplied from requisitions and/or master scheduling information. This position will also perform a root cause analysis of supply issues and make recommendations to resolve.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in supply chain
One (1) year of related experience
Strong analytical and reasoning ability
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the company and suppliers
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

Nice To Haves

APICS (American Production and Inventory Control Society)/CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) certification
MRP (material requirements planning) knowledge
Familiarity with manufacturing pull systems, inventory, and production control
Reading blueprints and bill of materials

Responsibilities

Work directly with suppliers as the face of the Company to purchase finished goods and ensure that suppliers are accountable relative to on time delivery, quantity, and price.
Oversee the control of inventory on finished goods, and initiate orders as needed to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
Issue and maintain purchase orders for all assigned products from order placement through product delivery. Including updating delivery dates, cost, and reconciling receiving and invoice discrepancies.
Advise internal customer of changes in delivery dates and recovery plans, including root cause analysis of supply issues and recommended solutions.
Participate in the regular core team meetings as assigned, providing guidance and expertise based on data.
Expedite product shortages as needed to maintain inventory levels.
Develop strong internal and external Supplier relationships.
Perform other duties as required within the nature and level of work.