What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist position at Select Brands?
Procurement Specialist - Experience mandatory
Duties/Responsibilities:
· Place all purchase orders while taking the following into consideration: capacity and space constraints, lead time, and raw material availability.
· Maintain purchasing and quality systems; following laws and regulations set by federal, state, and independent agencies.
· Act as the company’s representative in negotiations with suppliers.
· Focus on driving down the overall raw material costs through freight and order consolidation optimization, material liability and cost of managing materials.
· Follow up with Vendors on ship dates, confirmations, and allocations as needed.
· Tracks and reports vendor performance measure; escalates supplier challenges and performance gaps to management for evaluation.
· Collaborates with other departments and leadership to identify and develop needs and requirements for materials, products, and acceptable substitutions.
· Assists in managing and analyzing customer forecasts.
· Identifies risks and ensures disconnects such as anticipated product shortages are continuously monitored, resolved, and communicated as needed.
· Partners with suppliers, with whom we have stock agreements, to minimize lead times and on hand inventory where applicable.
Minimum Requirements:
- 1 years of purchasing/supply chain experience is required.
- 1 years of customer product ordering &/or material forecasting experience is required.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and QuickBooks.
- 3-5 years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to work with and learn new systems.
- ERP (Business Center) experience a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Purchasing: 1 year (Required)
- Manufacturing or related field: 3 years (Preferred)
- Forecasting: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000