Procurement Specialist

EDL • East Lansing, MI

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About The Position

Responsible for the procurement function for assigned business unit Develop procurement strategy Evaluate suppliers Manages the supplier contracts and preferred suppliers to identify agreements requiring renewal and opportunities for supplier consolidation Assists EDL personnel to prepare purchase specifications (Scope of Works) for inclusion in contract documents Interacts with internal customers to understand their “local/operational” requirements and provide accurate information/training about group processes and goals Assists with training of EDL personnel in the use of the Contract Management system Adopts fair and ethical conduct in all dealings and comply with all company policies and procedures as amended from time to time and as directed by Managers/Supervisors Contributes to the continuous improvement of EDL’s Safety Management System and the local area Health and Safety Program and undertake all work in accordance with EDL’s Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures. Actively ensures own health and safety and the health and safety of others through understanding and implementing workplace health and safety obligations. Communicate with site locations regarding purchase requisitions Reconcile purchase orders and approve variances within limits set by management Identify and action regular purchases that may become inventory stock Ensure all documentation related to purchase requisitions is adequate to maintain compliance with EDL’s policies Develop, implement, and maintain the strategy for efficient purchase order processing, and open order management Work with key stakeholders to manage open orders by maintaining accurate dates and closing unnecessary purchase orders Process purchase order variances Resolve order discrepancies with vendors Coordinate with outside vendors to provide goods and services to the site by the requested time Prepare month-end reports as requested by the supervisor Other duties or projects as assigned by immediate supervisor or management Support growth initiatives and special projects as requested by the supervisor Liaise and develop good relationships with internal management, suppliers, and end users

Requirements

• Previous Contract Administration/Purchasing experience (5-10 years)
• Demonstrated understanding of the concept of customer service in a procurement environment particularly as it applies to EDL
• Knowledge of and experience in using ERP systems
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications including SharePoint at an intermediate level
• Analytical skills necessary to effectively review supplier agreements and supplier performance
• Working knowledge of supply agreements for goods and services
• Knowledge of relevant standards, legislation, guidelines, principles and practices applicable to Procurement policies, OH&S etc. or demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire same
• Practical experience in purchasing or demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire same
• Experience in the management of external stakeholder relationships
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and strong customer focus
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and achieve targets
• Assertive with strong negotiation and influencing skills ensuring a high level of commercial astuteness and integrity.
• Minimal travel may be required

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the procurement function for assigned business unit
• Develop procurement strategy
• Evaluate suppliers
• Manages the supplier contracts and preferred suppliers to identify agreements requiring renewal and opportunities for supplier consolidation
• Assists EDL personnel to prepare purchase specifications (Scope of Works) for inclusion in contract documents
• Interacts with internal customers to understand their “local/operational” requirements and provide accurate information/training about group processes and goals
• Assists with training of EDL personnel in the use of the Contract Management system
• Adopts fair and ethical conduct in all dealings and comply with all company policies and procedures as amended from time to time and as directed by Managers/Supervisors
• Contributes to the continuous improvement of EDL’s Safety Management System and the local area Health and Safety Program and undertake all work in accordance with EDL’s Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Actively ensures own health and safety and the health and safety of others through understanding and implementing workplace health and safety obligations.
• Communicate with site locations regarding purchase requisitions
• Reconcile purchase orders and approve variances within limits set by management
• Identify and action regular purchases that may become inventory stock
• Ensure all documentation related to purchase requisitions is adequate to maintain compliance with EDL’s policies
• Develop, implement, and maintain the strategy for efficient purchase order processing, and open order management
• Work with key stakeholders to manage open orders by maintaining accurate dates and closing unnecessary purchase orders
• Process purchase order variances
• Resolve order discrepancies with vendors
• Coordinate with outside vendors to provide goods and services to the site by the requested time
• Prepare month-end reports as requested by the supervisor
• Other duties or projects as assigned by immediate supervisor or management
• Support growth initiatives and special projects as requested by the supervisor
• Liaise and develop good relationships with internal management, suppliers, and end users

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed