Senior Procurement Specialist

Panelmatic • Conroe, TX

12d

About The Position

The Senior Procurement Specialist is responsible for procuring parts, materials, supplies, and equipment for production and maintaining stock inventory. The role manages purchase orders and related reports, expedites or de-expedites orders to support production schedules and positive cash flow, monitors inventory, and coordinates with departments to keep operations running smoothly. It also locates and evaluates suppliers, compares and negotiates prices and delivery terms, and follows applicable laws, regulations, and Panelmatic’s code of conduct.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least three years of experience in materials management.
• At least three years of experience in manufacturing.
• At least three years of experience in financial accounting.
• At least three years of experience using an ERP system to plan and procure materials efficiently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate at various organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve goals successfully.
• Experience with material expediting and implementing solutions to short-term and long-term supply issues.
• Strong analytical skills.
• US work authorization without sponsorship.
• Ability to pass a drug and background check.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for hours at a time.
• Alignment with the company’s core values.

Responsibilities

• Purchase high-quality materials at the lowest possible price and in the correct quantities.
• Ensure all elements of purchase commitments are completed with the required approvals.
• Review requisitions for accuracy and completeness, and prepare and process assigned purchase orders.
• Monitor inventory levels and replenish stock to support on-time delivery while maximizing inventory turns and minimizing carrying costs.
• Review order acknowledgments for item, cost, and delivery-date accuracy; update the system and notify project managers or manufacturing of changes as needed.
• Expedite or de-expedite deliveries as necessary.
• Monitor shipments, trace delayed shipments, and follow up on undelivered materials.
• Work with staff, users, and suppliers to address defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.
• Provide material cost and availability information to estimating, sales, and engineering teams for potential business opportunities and change orders.
• Recommend materials to other functional groups to support cost savings or improved product availability.
• Maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with suppliers and Panelmatic teammates.
• Perform administrative tasks, including compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, auditing, or verifying information and maintaining files and paperwork.
• Assist with annual physical inventory activities and cycle counting as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• HSA
• Term life insurance
• AD&D coverage
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Panelmatic pays 100% of the medical premium for employee-only coverage.
• Panelmatic pays 80% of the premium for other medical coverage levels; employees pay 20%.
• 401(k)
• Bonus
• Scholarships
• Educational reimbursement
• Paid volunteerism
• Paid personal and professional development
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive wages
• Family-friendly environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior