What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist position at HOERBIGER?
Your Mission
As a Procurement Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring that our supply chain operates efficiently, materials are available on time, and inventory levels are optimized. Your expertise will help us maintain high on-time delivery rates while driving cost efficiency and operational excellence. IEP Technologies is a growing business. With recent global expansion, acquisitions, and product development efforts, we have strengthened our position as the global leader in explosion protection. We are committed to delivering state-of-the-art products to our customers.
How you will make a difference
What you can look forward to
As a Procurement Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring that our supply chain operates efficiently, materials are available on time, and inventory levels are optimized. Your expertise will help us maintain high on-time delivery rates while driving cost efficiency and operational excellence. IEP Technologies is a growing business. With recent global expansion, acquisitions, and product development efforts, we have strengthened our position as the global leader in explosion protection. We are committed to delivering state-of-the-art products to our customers.
How you will make a difference
- Strategic Procurement: You will purchase materials and generate work orders based on daily ERP-driven Action Messages to meet customer demand.
- Inventory Optimization: You will monitor and manage inventory and stock levels, maintaining a 95% on-time delivery rate while minimizing stock value.
- Data Management: You will maintain purchasing contracts and vendor agreements.
- Process Coordination: You will enter and maintain new part purchasing information and assist with choosing suppliers.
- Supplier Collaboration: You will visit suppliers to assess their capabilities and delivery requirements.
- Cost Efficiency: You will negotiate pricing and implement procurement strategies, such as blanket orders, to optimize costs.
- Procurement & Planning Expertise: You have 3-5 years of experience as a buyer in an ISO 9001 manufacturing environment.
- Analytical & Data Skills: You excel in managing supply chain data, ensuring purchase order accuracy, and driving inventory efficiency.
- Supplier & Logistics Management: You have experience with international suppliers and logistics, with APICS certification considered a plus.
- Systems & Tools: You are proficient in SAP, and Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel.
- Communication & Independence: You possess strong written and verbal communication skills and can work independently to drive results.
What you can look forward to
- Career Growth: Mastery of this role opens doors to positions in Materials Management or ERP Data Management.
- Industry Leadership: Be part of a company at the forefront of explosion protection solutions.
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Receive a market-aligned salary and regional benefits package.
- Collaborative Work Environment: Work closely with cross-functional teams in a dynamic and innovative setting.
- Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible working conditions that support both professional and personal commitments.
