As a Procurement Manager you will be responsible for sourcing equipment, goods and services and managing vendors.
The successful candidate will be able to perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend, search for better deals and find more profitable suppliers.
The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for purchasing good and managing raw inventory.
_The following is a list of the duties and responsibilities of the Purchasing Specialist.
Additional tasks and responsibilities may be required as needed.
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* Communication Skills: speak with coworkers and customers on a regular basis.
* Critical-Thinking Skills: devise plans of action and asses those plans regularly.
* Problem-Solving Skills: be ready when problems arise, be ready to anticipate problems before they happen.
* Work with company department managers to determine purchasing needs and requirements for production and office products
* Identify the most appropriate supplier for the designated product, determine availability, perform comparative pricing and negotiate pricing, confirm quality of products and establish delivery requirements/timelines
* Perform all purchasing functions, such as coordinating with office team for issuing purchase orders (POs), invoice creation, pricing verification, payment authorization, complete entries into accounting system
* Input and maintain online database of all products; maintains daily inventory update
* Identify and resolve any and all issues related to product quality, pricing, delivery, utilization, loss
* Perform inventory cycle counts, spot counts and month end reconciliation process; research any variances and authorize appropriate inventory adjustments
* Update company on any new products that may be more efficient or cost effective, obsolete products, product trends
* Conduct records audit of inventory, adjustments and other metrics and prepare monthly/ quarterly/ annual reports of findings to management
* Work with Engineering and Project Management to forecast demand for products and services
* Source parts and materials, focusing on cost, availability, dependability, quality, delivery, and other factors
* Manage vendors, perform vendor evaluations, and maintain good vendor relationships
* Negotiate preferred pricing, terms, and delivery with vendors
* Quality Control to resolve supplier quality issues, ensuring timely and effective containment and long-term resolution of each concern
* Generate purchasing documentation and order parts and materials
* Return incorrect or defective goods
* Minimize overstocks, obsolete material, and returns
* Manage and monitor stock supplies from suppliers
* Oversee inventory counts
* Manage product shipping activities, including quote requests, paperwork, and scheduling
* Assist with estimating
* Assist in developing purchasing and inventory management strategy, making recommendations and implementing change
* Schedule pick-ups and deliveries; provide driver schedules
* Provide production line materials list used by SKC or Sub-Contractors and log per unit or per project
* Provide damage goods by subcontractors for back charge items and cost
*To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:*
* Experience with supplier negotiation and relationship management
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail
* Ability to effectively execute on decisions in a fast-paced environment
* Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic business environment
* Strong intellectual ability and interpersonal skills
* High level of written and oral communication skills
* High level of organization
* Ability to work well in a team environment
* Ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision
* General understanding of manufacturing, including inventory types, standard parts and tools, and basic fabrication
* Knowledge of inventory management theories and best practices, especially as they relate to lean manufacturing
* Experience overseeing inventory counts and implementing inventory controls
* General understanding of accounting standards and manufacturing finances
*Qualifications: *
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:
* Graduation from accredited high school; some college desirable
* Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel;
* Knowledge of Famous or similar a software is a Plus
* Must have good driving record
*Language Skills:*
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
*Reasoning Abilities:*
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
*Computer Skills:*
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook; Quickbooks a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.
00 - $32.
58 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
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