Procurement Specialist

Flex•Des Moines, IA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

EP² is seeking a Procurement Specialist located in Des Moines, Iowa, to support its team and growth. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, this role procures goods and services to meet the company’s operational needs while providing the highest possible value. The Specialist obtains requirements, verifies and prepares purchase orders, forwards them, and authorizes payments. The role coordinates the purchase of materials, supplies, and products; manages inventory of supplies and EP² stock materials; and tracks orders, purchase order acknowledgments, vendor ship dates, and outstanding materials. The Specialist works with the Receiving Department to resolve purchase order discrepancies, missing or incorrect information, and damaged materials; coordinates returns and non-conforming materials; and works with a free stock team member to manage incoming and outgoing free stock material. The role also builds and maintains vendor relationships and sources new vendors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting, or experience in Supply Management.
Ability to maintain vendor relationships.
Strong organizational skills.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent documentation skills.

Responsibilities

Procure goods and services to meet operational needs while providing the highest possible value.
Obtain requirements, verify and prepare purchase orders, forward purchase orders, and authorize payments.
Coordinate purchases of materials, supplies, and products.
Manage and maintain inventory of supplies and EP² stock materials.
Track orders and ensure purchase orders are acknowledged and have a vendor ship date; track outstanding material.
Work with the Receiving Department to resolve purchase order discrepancies, missing or incorrect information, and damaged material.
Coordinate material returns and non-conforming material.
Work with a free stock team member to manage incoming and outgoing free stock material.
Build and maintain vendor relationships while sourcing new vendors.