What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist position at Summit Truck Bodies?
Description:
Summit Truck Bodies, LLC, a quality manufacturer of custom designed service and lube truck bodies, is expanding its workforce due to increasing sales. If you are a motivated team player who is committed to producing a high-quality product on time and safely, we want you on our team. Summit Truck Bodies is looking for Procurement Specialist for the paint department. This individual is responsible for supply chain management, evaluating suppliers, purchasing goods and contract negotiation.
WE OFFER A FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES INCLUDING:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life (Voluntary and Employer Paid) and Disability Insurance
- 401(K) with company match beginning with your first contribution.
- HSA and/or FSA.
- Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
- Employee Car Discount Program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Managing the acquisition of raw materials.
- Ensuring efficient inventory management.
- Maintaining optimal stock levels.
- Negotiating with vendors.
- Developing and maintaining purchasing strategies and systems.
- Handling routing purchases of products and services.
- Researching, comparing, evaluating and approving prospective suppliers.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area.
- Follow all safety procedures.
- Participate in all continuous improvement programs by offering suggestions and exhibiting initiative in areas within direct control.
- Other duties as assigned by the manager.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
- Frequent mobility and / or sitting, standing, bending or stooping for prolonged / extended periods.
- Requires lifting up to 50 pounds frequently.
- Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 75 pounds.
- Requires working in areas which are not ventilated or air-conditioned.
- Requires eye-hand coordination sufficient to operate machinery.
- Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
- Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.
- Requires eyesight correctable to 20/20 to read numbers, reports and computer terminals.
- Requires hearing within normal range.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license with good standing MVR.
- Must have excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail is a must!
- Ability to operate a forklift if required.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with constant demands and shifting of priorities.
- Ability to work with all levels of employees.
- Ability to be responsive and highly efficient with relaying information.
- Ability to successfully pass a General Abilities Assessment and Post-offer background check, physical and drug screening.
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