Procurement Specialist
About The Position
The Procurement Specialist purchases goods, materials, components, and services in line with cost, quality, and delivery targets. The role processes purchase requests with domestic and international suppliers, manages purchase orders and delivery issues, reviews invoices, monitors supplier performance, and supports sourcing decisions. It also maintains strategic supplier relationships, drives cost reductions and continuous improvement, and performs additional duties as assigned. The budgeted annual salary range is $59,000 to $84,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on years of experience, skills, and qualifications.
Requirements
- Good negotiation skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
- Familiarity with ERP systems.
- Associate’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience.
- Three years of experience in buying.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a metal fabrication environment.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Purchase goods, materials, components, and services in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets.
- Complete purchase requests with domestic and international suppliers by entering purchase orders, expediting deliveries, and verifying transactions.
- Handle over-shipments, delivery shortages, changes in quantity, delivery dates, and prices, and promptly report changes to impacted parties.
- Authorize payment for purchases by reviewing invoices and related documentation.
- Monitor supplier performance to ensure products are delivered as scheduled and meet specifications; maintain files and records of supplier meetings to document company requirements and supplier performance.
- Issue requests for quotes or proposals (RFQ/RFP) and support decisions to select sources consistent with cost, quality, and delivery requirements.
- Review reports for shortages and excess and take appropriate action to expedite or disposition material.
- Conduct supplier performance and business plan reviews with strategic suppliers to support leverage and future planning.
- Implement and drive continuous improvement activities using change management and best practices.
- Maintain supplier relationships to drive cost reductions, achieve high material quality, and ensure open communication, including sharing demand forecasts.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
