Procurement Specialist

Winzer Corp•Plano, TX

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for keeping appropriate levels of inventory on hand ensuring the company goals of fill-rate, inventory turns, and obsolescence are met. Responsible for purchasing MRO and OEM fasteners and supplies. Accountable for obsolescence reporting and minimization. Responsible for driving vendor performance with regard to price accuracy, lead time, information, and shipping accuracy. The primary focus will be to maintain a good working balance between fill rate, inventory level, turns, and transfers.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
2+ years of related experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, including excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Detail oriented
Computer literate
Good analytical skills
Data Mining & Excel skills

Nice To Haves

Some college coursework completed.
Experience in purchasing fasteners is highly desirable.
Knowledge of federal government purchasing regulations is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Run essential reports pertaining to stocking levels of assigned products.
Review and adjust purchasing variables/planning records for stocked inventory to maximize the key performance metrics of inventory turns and fill rates.
Build and issue purchase orders to the appropriate sources, while making sound buying decisions driving bottom-line profits.
Review and expedite ordered products to ensure timely delivery.
Establish and maintain vendor databases.
Review and respond to receiving and pricing discrepancies.
Review and drive vendor performance with regard to price, lead time, information, and shipping accuracy.
Works alongside the Product Manager to manage the cost of goods and negotiate vendor price increases/decreases.
Monitors obsolete inventory and initiates vendor returns.
Report increased information and work with vendor inside sales to hold or reduce said increases.
Responsible for managing set inventory levels and proposing solutions to achieve said levels.
Other duties as assigned by the Manager.