Procurement Specialist

GRENZEBACH•Beachwood, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for purchasing goods and services for the company in an efficient and economical manner. This role involves developing and implementing strategies to identify the optimal supplier base, terms of agreement, and pricing methodology. The specialist will execute purchasing activities and policies, initiate and maintain vendor relationships, and select and qualify suppliers based on business strategies. Key responsibilities include negotiating terms, managing quality standards, submitting and reviewing RFQs, processing purchase orders, and ensuring timely inventory levels through collaboration with operations and engineering. The role also involves finding cost-viable alternatives for long lead-time components, expediting deliveries, resolving discrepancies, and processing receiving records for timely payment of invoices. Additionally, the Procurement Specialist will produce reports, improve purchasing processes, communicate with internal departments, support the sales team with pricing, and maintain inventory records, including conducting year-end audits and arranging for the disposal of surplus inventory.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings, specification, Bills of Material; interpret equipment shop testing specified by engineering
Able to prepare requests for bids, evaluate bidders, and expedite vendors
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Good PC skills and working knowledge of Acumatica ERP
Ability to work independently, but also in a team environment
Strong multi-tasking skills
Accept responsibility and ownership of duties and tasks
Detail-oriented and well organized
Problem-solving skills and abilities
Purchasing experience in electro/mechanical manufacturing environment
Purchasing experience based on engineering specifications
Previous contact experience with suppliers including some negotiating skills/experience and customer service background
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently

Nice To Haves

CPM certification strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Purchasing goods and services for the company in an efficient and economical manner
Develop and implement strategies that identify the optimum supplier base, terms of agreement, and pricing methodology
Execute purchasing activities and policies from the development and implementation of sourcing strategies
Initiate, develop, and maintain relationships with key vendors and customers
Select, qualify, and certify appropriate suppliers based on aligned business strategies
Negotiate, conclude, and maintain quality standards and specifications in regard to price, quality, and customer requirements
Submit RFQ’s to vendors and review incoming quotations
Prepare purchase requisitions; approve and issue purchase orders in compliance with company policy; negotiate terms and conditions
Review Order Acknowledgement to ensure correct and negotiated pricing
Work closely with operations and engineering to maintain a “just-in-time” level of inventory; keep personnel informed of delivery status
Work with engineering to find cost-viable alternatives for long lead-time components
Expedite deliveries and conduct follow-up, when required
Resolve parts discrepancies and warranty issues; coordinate replacement/returns of materials for credit
Process accurate receiving records to ensure customer invoices are approved and processed for payment timely
Produce required reports in a timely manner
Continuously review and improve purchasing processes and procedures
Provide ongoing communication and consulting with all involved departments (i.e.; engineering; manufacturing; sales)
Support Sales Team by providing current material pricing for bids in a timely manner
Ensure and provide ongoing communications and consulting with involved internal departments (i.e. sales, engineering, manufacturing)
Maintain and update master quote pricing spread sheet with current costs
Maintain inventory records and conduct year-end inventory audit
Arrange for disposal of surplus inventory