Procurement Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Ability to pass US Tool system training.
• Familiarity with data entry, filing, and record keeping.
• Strong knowledge of Windows-based operating systems and software.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask effectively.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and stay focused.
• Understanding of work quality.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Positive attitude.
• Good typing skills.
• Willingness to accept new assignments.
• Willingness to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize and report issues.
• Ability to forecast usage.
• Ability to process an average of 15 or more acknowledgements per hour.

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of an MRP/ERP system.
• Experience buying perishable and/or nonperishable items.
• General working knowledge of inventory.
• Knowledge of lead times and stockouts.
• Knowledge of cutting tools.
• Experience interacting with suppliers.
• Maintenance/MRO experience.

Responsibilities

• Correspond daily with site personnel and customers.
• Evaluate stock levels and place supplier orders using planner tools.
• Process purchase order acknowledgements.
• Print reports and purchase orders.
• Verify delivery dates, quantities, units of measure, and pricing.
• Follow up with suppliers regarding unacknowledged purchase orders.
• Contact suppliers to resolve shipment issues.
• Work with the Discrepancy Team to address discrepancies.
• Fill requests for products not currently carried.
• Place purchase orders against requisitions.
• Seek better products and pricing.
• Request supplier quotations (RFQs).
• Enter customer quotes and orders.
• Determine suppliers or sources.
• Negotiate with suppliers.
• Initiate and negotiate blanket purchase orders.
• Order spot-buy products that are not stocked.

Benefits

• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• 401K benefit options.
• 9 paid holidays.
• Paid time off/vacation accrual.
• Weekly pay.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Personal and professional growth.