Procurement Specialist

Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Place purchase orders based on system generated MRP requirements and/or approved purchase requisitions, maintaining accuracy while expediting/deferring purchase orders (as required) in SAP Process daily quote requests (including those needed for outside processors) and resolve any blocked invoices related to assigned MRP codes. Resolve price discrepancies on a day-to-day basis; optimize price/volume purchases Field all suppliers’ questions and concerns (related to specifications, etc.) and work internally to resolve Serve as the liaison between GT and the supplier base in regards to required documentation Provides short-term forecasts (<1 year) to key suppliers based on historical consumption pattern Facilitate any quality issues between the suppliers and GT, collaborating with the supplier quality engineers as needed to resolve supplier quality (F2) issues Achieve performance objectives for on-time delivery, purchase price variance, inventory turns, timely order processing, PO accuracy, vendor accuracy, Create necessary SAP reports to manage and optimize work Maintains accurate, optimized master data for key inputs such as planned delivery time, price, safety stock, etc. Implement business and sourcing category strategy elements. Required Minimum Qualifications: Education/Certifications: Preference given to candidates with BS Degree (Supply Chain, Logistics and/or related field), or equivalent years’ experience; HS Diploma required Skills and Experience: Minimum 2 years previous purchasing/procurement experience (or educational equivalent) Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment required Proven interpersonal skills, along with the ability to effectively communicate required Preference given to candidates who have previous SAP experience (or similar ERP/MRP systems) Ability to make decisions in a timely fashion, coupled with the ability to investigate and weigh alternatives while also understanding root cause analysis/risk mitigation strategies required. Strong action orientation and attention to detail required Note: This Job Description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the Supervisor. All requirements are subject to change and updates. Job Environment: Physical Requirements: Standing Occasionally (16-45%) Sitting Frequently (46-100%) Lifting Up to 15lbs without assistance Carrying Up to 15lbs without assistance Walking Occasionally (16-45%) Hearing Ability to detect noises with or without corrective device(s) Vision Clarity of vision, with or without corrective lenses Mental Requirements: Problem Solving Occasionally (16-45%) Making Decisions Ability to make decisions that have a moderate impact Supervise Rarely (0-15%) Interpret Data Occasionally (16-45%) Organize Frequently (46-100%) Read/Write Frequently (46-100%) Communication Frequently (46-100%) Work Environment High Temperatures Rarely (0-15%) Low Temperatures Rarely (0-15%) Noises Moderate (business office with computers, printers and light office noises) Fumes Exposure Rarely (0-15%) Job Type: Full-time Pay: $63,000.00 - $73,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid parental leave Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Salary : $63,000 - $73,000