Position Summary: Join our dynamic team as a Procurement Specialist, where you'll play a crucial role in sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, and contributing to our procurement strategy to ensure seamless production schedules and achieve cost-saving goals. The ideal candidate will have 1 - 2 years of experience working with full-scope level of buying electrical/electronic and electro-mechanical components and assemblies for a manufacturer
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Strategic Purchasing: Procure approved materials and services to meet MRP requirements or purchase requisitions, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisitions.
MRP Analysis: Analyze the MRP Order Action Report daily to determine material needs and maintain optimal inventory levels.
Data Integrity: Ensure accurate and up-to-date information in the system, including cost, lead time, and manufacturer details for all purchased materials.
Expediting: Expedite materials as needed, analyzing past due orders and seeking approval for any additional costs incurred.
RFQ and Negotiation: Assist the Materials Manager in the RFQ process for annual purchasing agreements and support negotiation efforts.
Reporting: Create and update reports to provide valuable insights to the Materials Manager.
Vendor Qualification: Coordinate the qualification of new vendors to expand our supplier base.
File Management: Maintain organized purchase order files and file storage for easy access and reference.
Issue Resolution: Assist in resolving accounting discrepancies and arrange the return of rejected materials.
Additional Duties: Take on other tasks as assigned to support the procurement team.
Qualifications and Experience Requirements:
Experience: 1-2 years of buying experience, particularly with electrical/electronic components, electro-mechanical components, custom fabricated materials, hardware, cables, and printed wiring assemblies.
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with internal teams and suppliers.
Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.
Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, with a working knowledge of MRP systems.
Attention to Detail: Keen attention to detail and follow-through on all tasks.
Self-Motivation: Self-driven and capable of working with minimal supervision.
Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen or possess Permanent Legal Resident status.
Education:
An associate degree or equivalent experience and certifications in a related field.