Procurement Specialist

About the job Procurement Specialist

Company Overview

The Company is a global total services provider that has expanded its business to include MROs, building/real estate management, construction, and leisure. As a result, it continues to post a high annual growth rate.

Position Overview

Responsible for developing, maintaining, and operating the supply chain for customers.

Responsibilities

Identify sources for products/services in support of customer requests in a timely manner. Ensure proper product selection, matches, and/or alternatives.

Make purchasing decisions based on customer needs, market and competitor conditions, product specifications, supplier strategies, regulations, and business policies

Negotiate costs, terms, and conditions with suppliers

Provide exceptional customer service by proactively contacting customers to resolve issues and to improve opportunities' success rate

Maintain and report purchasing results and productivity measurements, including number of quotes completed per day, cycle time, average mark-up, and buy/quote ratio

Communicate performance expectations and provide qualitative feedback regarding performance of suppliers

Support gross profit goals by negotiating and controlling product costs, lead times, freight terms, and purchase quantity requirements

Maintain existing supplier relationships and initiate potential new supplier relationships

Communicate with HQ abroad (Korea) regarding imported items

Support team members on products and source inquiries Requirements

Bachelor's degree; preferred to be in Supply Chain, Logictics, Business, Economics, E-Commerce, Engineering, or related field

3+ years of experience in procurement/purchasing or related field

Excellent negotiating skills

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Strong business acumen and decision-making skills

Strong analytic and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team environment

Solid grasp of MS Office/ERP

CPSM or relevant certification preferred

Knowledge and experience with procurement/purchasing regarding MRO products preferred Benefits

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Year-End Incentives

Relocation Assistance available