What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist position at John W Danforth Company?
Come join John W. Danforth Company, one of the largest mechanical contractors in the Northeast! We are an employee-owned company and believe our greatest asset is our people.
We are looking for team members who are passionate about delivering industry-leading experiences to our customers and supplying turn-key solutions for any HVAC, refrigeration, critical environment, custom metal fabrication, energy performance, or specialty mechanical project.
As a Procurement Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our shop and field employees receive the necessary materials promptly and within budget constraints.
Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced and high-volume role? Are you a natural problem solver with strong analytical and negotiating skills? If so, we invite you to join our team as a Procurement Specialist where you will interact with vendors, field, and office employees for the successful sourcing of products and materials while developing and maintaining solid relationships.
What We Offer:
- Danforth invests in you and your future with directed employee engagement, team support, career development, and mentoring.
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We are a professional organization offering quality benefits including:
- Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance
- 401(k) and ESOP with generous profit-sharing/matching contributions
- Competitive PTO, holidays, and other financial incentives
What We Ask of You:
- Enhance supplier performance to secure optimal pricing and delivery schedules.
- Streamline requisition processing and oversee workflow to guarantee timely and accurate order administration.
- Confirm compliance with all internal requirements to ensure prompt and precise delivery to both the shop and field.
- Partner with internal teams to effectively forecast procurement needs.
- Assist the warehouse with receiving, documenting, and fulfilling shop orders efficiently and accurately.
- Address and resolve any issues or urgent procurement requests related to projects.
Experience & Competencies:
- AAS/BA in a relevant discipline or equivalent hands-on industry experience is highly desirable.
- Extensive knowledge of HVAC and plumbing systems is strongly preferred.
- Proficient computer skills are essential (required: MS Office; preferred: Dynamics GP, Google tools).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with office staff, field personnel, and vendors.
- Strong critical thinking abilities are a must.
- Must have the integrity, enthusiasm, and willingness to represent Danforth in the most professional, positive manner
Danforth offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, paid time off, 401(k), with company match, and participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The estimated compensation range for this role is $55,000-$65,000.This range is based on several factors, including individual education, qualifications, training, prior work experience, and work location.
John W. Danforth Company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a workplace free from discrimination. All employees and applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000
