Procurement Specialist, Buyer

Responsible for managing all procurement requirements for assigned Suppliers Perform difficult and complex technical duties related to the procurement of equipment, parts, and services Prepare and analyze quotes and negotiate pricing options Works with Site Leadership in developing a strong understanding of client business and associated needs Utilize negotiations for best practice to reduce costs, lead times and quality for existing materials Plans quoting strategies for targeting new vendors and expansion of current vendor’s volume Manages supplier relationships to ensure continuity of goods and services that meet the quality, service and price performance standards of the company Quarterly review of assigned Suppliers’ performance utilizing the Supplier Scorecard Program Quarterly meetings with key vendors to discuss scorecards and future business direction Maintains supplier database information including supplier set-up and updates as required Following internal procedures, communicates any material problems and researches solutions to prevent supply issues Manage the day-to-day business relationship with key suppliers Negotiates with vendor for quote pricing and lead times Submits orders to selected vendor Expedites to ensure adherence to inventory guidelines Communicates the demand/ volume/ delivery time changes to Inventory Planning staff Resolve all material issues Follows up on backorders Initiates bid/quote process for new business Searches new vendor opportunities via internet, sourcing sites, and catalogs Performs bid analysis comparison to determine which vendors are awarded the business Works closely with Finance to expedite receiving and AP processes Runs reports and exports to excel from ERP system Reviews and analyzes data and responds accordingly Requirements Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and industry work experience Three (3) years of Industry experience in a direct or cross functional capacity Broad and thorough knowledge of Purchasing & Inventory Control methods, principles and practices Effective oral & written communications skills Strong customer service, vendor relations and interpersonal skills Self-motivated, energetic, and able to perform with minimal supervision Excellent problem solving skills Ability to work in a dynamic team environment Accuracy and attention to detail Very good sourcing & negotiation skills Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks and projects Strong analytical skills with focus on critical thinking and business process management Intermediate level in Microsoft Office Suite with demonstrated proficiency in Excel (Able to work with pivot tables, use lookup formulas, etc.) Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in Procurement Management, including vendor negotiations, supplier relationship management, and inventory control. Proficient in data analysis and reporting, with strong communication and problem-solving skills to support business operations. Highest-signal resume keywords Procurement Management Vendor Negotiation Supplier Relationship Management Purchasing & Inventory Control Data Analysis ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Purchasing Methods Inventory Control Principles Sourcing Skills Negotiation Skills Bid Analysis Excel Proficiency ERP Systems Cost Reduction Strategies Quote Preparation Supplier Scorecard Program Soft Skills Effective Communication Customer Service Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Team Collaboration Industry Keywords Supplier Management Vendor Relations Supply Chain Management Material Issues Resolution Business Process Management Tools & Technologies Microsoft Office Suite ERP System #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor