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About The Position

Requirements

• More than three years of SAP experience
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe software
• Ability to operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts
• Knowledge of industrial plant materials, including piping, fittings, transmitters, valves, instrumentation, and related components

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge of industrial procurement and supply chain processes.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Solicit and evaluate vendor quotations for equipment, materials, and services.
• Monitor and manage open purchase orders, deliveries, and shipments while ensuring timely execution and compliance with company policies.
• Coordinate with warehouse management to optimize personnel and equipment utilization and ensure customer-specific requirements are met.
• Process daily material requests and convert them into purchase requisitions, escalating critical requirements when necessary.
• Prioritize urgent material requests and hotshot orders to support maintenance and operational needs.
• Conduct routine price negotiations and collaborate with procurement teams.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies between purchase orders, goods receipts, and invoices to facilitate timely payment processing.
• Partner with Strategic Buyers on project and turnaround procurement activities, including identifying purchasing bundle opportunities.
• Maintain purchase orders by updating delivery dates, order notes, and other relevant information.
• Participate in bi-weekly business unit meetings and provide material status updates and procurement reports.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure purchased materials meet required specifications and operational standards.
• Support staging and kitting operations as needed, including operating sit-down and stand-up forklifts.
• Apply knowledge of industrial plant materials, including piping, fittings, transmitters, valves, instrumentation, and related components.
• Participate in a rotating weekend duty schedule to provide procurement support for maintenance and operational activities.

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional training and development