Procurement Specialist

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: others may be assigned:

• Reviews, executes, and enters purchase orders for the items assigned to MRP requirements.
• Expedites delivery of goods on routine shortages and communicates outcomes to production. Recognizes critical shortages and communicates them immediately to management. Works to find and present solutions.
• Research invoice discrepancies and works with suppliers to resolve variances.
• Updates all Purchase Order changes in a timely manner.
• Communicates on a timely basis with all internal customers and management.
• Implements internal changes required by released ECNs/ECOs. Communicates subsequent revision changes to suppliers and manages any transitions or EOL activities.
• Will Follow up consistently on supplier commitments in regard to late, return, and critical deliveries, corrective actions, sample requests and receiving and invoice discrepancies.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of MRP systems
• Prior experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to develop & maintain supplier relationships.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent experience and training.
• Prior experience in a supply chain-related role preferred but not required.
• APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent training, preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability