Procurement Specialist
About The Position
Aro Homes is seeking a Procurement Specialist to execute day-to-day procurement operations within the Materials Department. The role supports the procurement function through supply and demand planning, data management, inventory replenishment, and communication with internal stakeholders and suppliers. The Procurement Specialist executes plans and strategies developed by the Procurement Materials Manager and builds mutually beneficial partnerships with external partners. The position is based 100% onsite at Aro Homes’ manufacturing plant in Sacramento, California. It involves working in a plant environment that may include varying temperatures, noise, and other industrial conditions. Daily responsibilities may also include lifting, carrying, standing, and moving materials. The role may occasionally require visiting vendors or suppliers to pick up materials or address urgent needs, and requires flexibility in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in procurement.
- Experience with NetSuite software.
- Understanding of accounting fundamentals.
- Familiarity with inventory management practices.
- Strong analytical capabilities.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
- Ability to build motivated, capable, and engaged teams.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
- Ability to perform physical activities that may include lifting, carrying, standing, and moving materials.
Nice To Haves
- Innovative thinking and willingness to take smart risks and try new approaches.
- Entrepreneurial experience.
- A non-traditional, outside-the-box approach.
- Bias for action.
Responsibilities
- Execute daily purchase orders, order confirmations, and supplier follow-ups.
- Maintain accurate NetSuite ERP data for orders, lead times, pricing, and delivery status.
- Monitor inventory levels and trigger reorders based on established thresholds.
- Expedite and resolve order issues, including late deliveries, shortages, and quality discrepancies.
- Support vendor onboarding, compliance checks, and documentation management.
- Generate routine reports and maintain procurement dashboards covering open orders, delivery status, and spend analysis.
- Collaborate with Operations, Plant, Design, and Site teams to ensure material availability and responsiveness.
- Act as the first point of contact for tactical procurement issues before escalating them to the Materials Manager.
- Communicate procurement status, potential delays, and material supply changes to stakeholders.
- Ensure procured materials meet project specifications, quality standards, and compliance regulations.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to material shortages, price fluctuations, and supplier reliability.
- Work with quality control, inventory management, and design teams to address material defects, discrepancies, and other issues.
- Coordinate with plant personnel to align procurement with production schedules.
- Occasionally visit vendors or suppliers to pick up materials or resolve urgent needs.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Equity in the company.
- Opportunity to join a start-up team and help grow a company from the ground up.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
