Procurement Specialist

ELGi North America•Charlotte, NC

37d

About The Position

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for supporting operations through the fulfillment of parts orders, preparation of quotes for parts and accessories, coordination of shipping and receiving activities, and inventory management. This role involves planning and creating purchase orders via MRP and warehousing orders, managing vendor relationships, formalizing strategic planning and procurement procedures, researching and vetting vendors and parts, negotiating costs, owning the inventory process, assisting with shipping and receiving, and maintaining communication with internal stakeholders regarding inventory and procurement.

Requirements

Experience entering and processing a high volume of purchase orders with a wide variety of parts/products

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
2+ years' experience in material procurement/buying or similar position, preferably in an industrial, distribution, or warehouse setting
Background in Manufacturing or Industrial Supply Chain
Strong experience in a customer-facing role with providing inquiry assistance (parts research, lead time/expected ship dates, inventory availability, etc.)
Advanced Microsoft Excel ability (VLOOKUP, Pivot tables)
Proficient in Infor ERP LN or equivalent SAP ERP/inventory management system

Responsibilities

Plan, create, and enter company purchase orders via MRP order process and warehousing orders
Manage strong vendor relationships and provide liaison services between internal stakeholders and suppliers
Formalize strategic planning and procurement procedures for continuous process improvement
Research and vet ideal vendors and parts/lines; advise cost effectivity and best quality alternatives as necessary
Negotiate cost and ensure spending aligns with organizational goals
Own the inventory process, including stock level/inventory cycle count, vendor pricing and ERP pricing accuracy
Assist as needed in shipping and receiving tasks, unloading, staging, etc.
Maintain open, clear line of communication with internal customer/stakeholders (Customer Service team, Sales team, Service team) on inventory procurement/delivery/availability.