Specialist - Procurement-Aerofil

KDC One•Sullivan, MO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Specialist maintains and accesses master data in multiple areas of SAP, including the Material master, Inforecord master, Source Maintenance List, and Supplier Master, and also supports R&D, specs, purchasing, and finance. This role requires superior organization skills and a high level of attention to detail. The specialist will maintain positive relationships with suppliers to ensure strong collaboration and performance, while actively practicing safety and quality procedures in all aspects of the job. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

SAP experience recommended and preferred.

Nice To Haves

Superior organization skills.
High level of attention to detail.
Maintain positive relationships with suppliers to ensure strong collaboration and performance.
Actively practice safety in all aspects of the job.
Know and practice proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Know and recognize quality products and practices, and act when defects are identified.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that promotes respect and teamwork between coworkers, customers, vendors, supervisor and management.

Responsibilities

Assist with setup of new material codes in Material Master.
Add and maintain new material in Inforecords Master.
Update supplier monthly and quarterly pricing using Inforecord mass upload templates.
Assist with setup and maintain Sourcing Maintenance for all materials.
Acquire SDS and COA in coordination with specs department for new material setups and existing material.
Work with R&D to acquire samples and documentation for formulations.
Assist manager with information requests for new supplier setups.
Review and approve material purchase orders in SAP based on MRP and production requirements.
Review and approve all invoice discrepancies in coordination with manager and finance.
Coordinate with planners/schedulers to align material deliveries with production needs.
Communicate with suppliers via email and phone to confirm orders, request updates, and troubleshoot delivery problems.
Assist with root cause analysis of material shortages and manage corrective action responses with suppliers.
Review and manage slow moving inventory and Chemical SDRs to ensure material is returned or disposed.
Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and minimize inventory discrepancies.
Support inventory accuracy efforts and assist in reducing excess and obsolete materials.
Follow all safety and quality procedures.