Our client, a global manufacturing company based just south of Birmingham, AL, is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join their team due to movement! This company brings over 100 years in business and has been recognized for their quality of product and customer service, making them a leader in the automotive industry.

Procurement Specialist Responsibilities:

• Prepares purchase orders to support forecast and production plan for chemical raw material (bulk and non-bulk) by verifying specifications and price
• Obtains approval from appropriate Budget Manager for each purchase
• Verifies purchase orders by comparing items requested to master list, clarifies unclear items and assists to maintain master list of purchased items
• Verifies receipt of items purchased by comparing items received to items ordered
• Assists Group Management to resolve shipment/receiving errors
• Supports timely payment of invoices by assisting to provide documentation to Accounts Payable and ensuring documentation is accurate
• Supports planning function by timely collecting, analyzing, summarizing and sharing data
• Communicates up and down the supply chain to work in a collaborative environment with other departments (internal and external) to support production plan
• Monitors status and communicates timely and accurate information to appropriate personnel for ETA of incoming raw materials, issues or concerns with supply of raw materials and timely investigates viable options internally/externally to secure raw materials to meet production demands
• Compiles information on receipt of material, equipment, merchandise or supplies and maintains inventory, price and cost
• Assists with Import/Export documentation in support of the GM of Supply Chain
• Supports the company in maintenance and improvement of company operating systems including NAV, WMS and scan gun devices.
• Prepares reports as requested
• Assists management of contracts with material vendors as requested
• Cross trains to the level to support planning and purchasing function for bulk and package in the absence of the primary associate
• Lead peers and management by communicating with others as needed to coordinate activities of individual departments
• Attends training and meetings as scheduled
• Recommends changes to improve quality, cost or safety

Procurement Specialist Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• 3 years' experience in procurement
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
• Efficient with Excel and Microsoft Suite
• Experience procuring liquids a plus
• Familiar with Import and Export Documents

If you are interested in this role, please apply today!

Thank you,

Becky Clifton
Senior Project Manager
LaSalle Network

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