Procurement Specialist

Ingram Barge Company•Paducah, KY

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Ingram Marine Group encompasses our operating units involved in transporting bulk commodities on America's inland waterways, delivering fuel and supplies to the towing industry, and providing a ship anchorage in Louisiana. As the leading carrier, we operate a fleet that transport aggregates, grain, fertilizer, coal, ores, alloys, steel products, chemicals, and other products. We're committed to being the best at whatever we do. We're continuously growing, adapting, and responding, and we're successful because of the outstanding hard work and creative energy of our associates. Ingram Marine Group is looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist in our Paducah, KY location. As a key member of the Supply Chain team, this role supports the flow of materials, services, and information that keep our operations running smoothly. Reporting to Supply Chain Management, the position collaborates with internal teams and suppliers to execute purchasing activities, support supplier strategies, and assist with inventory, warehousing, and vessel needs. This role offers broad exposure to all facets of the supply chain while contributing to cross-departmental projects and day-to-day operational success.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
0-1 years of experience
Able to travel 5% of the time
On call/call in duties as required
Periodic Warehouse work
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Able to evaluate supplier cost structures and analyze quotes
Strong organizational skills
Able to work in a warehouse environment as needed

Responsibilities

Creating reports as needed to track supplier and team performance metrics and to support negotiations and supplier strategy
Assisting and supporting Supplier Strategy development and execution
Working interdepartmentally to minimize match exceptions and other related procure to pay functions
Supporting inventory accounting tasks.
Managing Supplier Performance
Ensuring audit compliance
Processing requisitions and POs
Managing supplier bid process for assigned suppliers or items
Negotiating with vendors using fact based negotiation to obtain best value
Interfacing with suppliers, internal stakeholders and supply chain staff to support supply chain functions
Managing miscellaneous projects assigned
Supporting warehouse operations as assigned
Managing various administrative functions, including, but not limited to: Company vehicle maintenance, acquisition, disposal and documentation Blanket PO management Order discrepancies Manage office supplies Filing and data management