Procurement Specialist

STULZ•Denton, TX

17h•Onsite

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 manage the ITEM master file, analyze MRP exception reports, and coordinate with various departments to ensure accurate forecasting and material requirements planning. Experience with direct and indirect purchasing, managing non-conformance materials, and developing strategic sourcing agreements is crucial.

Requirements

Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
BS or BA degree in a related field preferred.
1-3 years of Procurement experience.
High level of commitment to customer service and teamwork.
SAP experience preferred; 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 of procurement.
Sourcing, negotiation, expediting, interpersonal, cost analysis, and problem resolution skills.
Analytical computer skills with Microsoft Office Products, especially Excel.
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, deal with changing priorities).
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

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 ensuring an uninterrupted flow of materials.
Maintains the ITEM master file for primary and secondary vendors, including 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 for forecasting accuracy and alignment.
Manages non-conformance materials, including contacting vendors, processing RMAs, and receiving credits or replacements.
Collaborates with department team members in the development and formation of strategic sourcing agreements.