Procurement Specialist

NGC Transmission Equipment•Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

The Procurement Specialist supports the company’s day-to-day purchasing activities, including purchasing parts, materials, supplies, and services needed for operations. The role coordinates with vendors and internal departments to ensure materials are purchased and delivered on time, and assists with invoices, payment requests, and other procurement-related administrative activities.

Requirements

At least two years of experience as a procurement specialist in a manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with purchase orders, invoices, payment requests, and vendor management.
Ability to read basic part descriptions, specifications, and purchasing requirements.
Experience with an ERP system and procurement ERP software solutions.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other internal programs.
Organization and systematic work habits, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and work effectively as part of a team.
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, materials management, or a related field from an accredited institution, or equivalent relevant work experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience purchasing mechanical parts, industrial components, tools, and production supplies in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Review production requirements and create purchase orders for parts and materials needed to support the production schedule.
Purchase general supplies, consumables, tools, and other materials needed by different departments.
Obtain supplier quotations and compare pricing, lead times, availability, and other purchasing terms.
Create, process, and maintain purchase orders, ensuring purchasing information is accurate and complete.
Follow up with suppliers on open purchase orders, delivery schedules, backorders, and other purchasing issues.
Monitor and assess supplier performance, including quality, delivery, and responsiveness.
Communicate with Production, Warehouse, Engineering, Quality, and other departments regarding material requirements and delivery status.
Maintain supplier information, purchasing records, quotations, purchase orders, and related documentation.
Review invoices and supporting documents and coordinate with Accounting to resolve discrepancies.
Prepare and submit payment requests for purchasing-related and other company expenses as required.
Assist with supplier account setup, credit applications, and other vendor-related documentation.
Support sourcing new suppliers when needed and assist with supplier price and delivery comparisons.
Use and maintain the ERP system for purchasing activities and related data management.
Assist with other procurement and administrative activities as assigned.