Procurement Manager

Site Manager / Procurement SpecialistLocation: St Louis, MO, US Brand: RS Integrated Supply Function: Warehouse Ops Work Location: Field BasedABOUT THE ROLEThe Site Operations/Procurement Manager oversees and reports on the daily operations of the MRO storeroom, determines proper inventory levels and methods, and analyzes spend to provide cost savings and storeroom improvements. The Site Operations Manager / Procurement Specialist collaborates with various corporate departments on procurement, systems integration, customer invoicing, and vendor payments. The Site Manager / Procurement Specialist drives customer satisfaction through building strong customer relationships and ensuring excellent customer service from the staff. This role aims to achieve metrics per the customer contract and SOW strategic imperatives related to Cost Savings, Stock Outs, On-Time Delivery, Compliance, Safety & Environmental, Material Savings, and Process Improvements. This includes negotiating, developing, and managing multi-disciplined projects, as well as tracking and managing business results and routinely sharing and presenting those results regularly to the client. The Site Manager / Procurement Specialist demonstrates value to the customer by achieving business goals and objectives, providing measurable cost savings, and identifying storeroom quality improvements. The key to success is conveying a vision for best-in-class storeroom management within the contractual terms.COMPENSATION: $70K-$78KKEY RESPONSIBILITIESResponsible for the on-site supervision of all aspects of MRO and storeroom management operations encompassing customer service, supply chain management, purchasing, receiving and inventory control while following and enforcing all site SOP guidelinesEnsure all Company safety rules and regulations are observed and followed. This includes documenting and reporting as required safety training and filing safety incidents according to safety SOPsLearn the essential aspects of the client's contract and ensure understanding and compliance for all associatesEffectively manage client relationships, advise, and consult on business processes and exceed internal/external customer expectations. Attend meetings and make contacts as necessary with Clients and Vendors to resolve quality and delivery problemsExecute and manage all aspects of purchasing cost-effectively and maintain data integrity within RS Integrated Supply enterprise asset management system (SYNC)Maintain and control all aspects of purchasing through distribution in a cost-effective manner while communicating with the customer's operational facilityBecome proficient in both SYNC and the client's systemsWork with senior management to define and implement strategic and tactical plans and concepts, effectively prioritizing daily tasks and proceduresCollaborate with the Lead Inventory Specialist to monitor storeroom inventory levels and build levels in accordance with customer and RS Integrated Supply's needsDevelop and implement Inventory Reduction ProgramsEnsure maintenance of proper labeling and storage of all inventoried itemsPrepare, perform, and oversee all daily, weekly, and monthly reports (e.g., stock replenishment, Buyer activity, Ops reporting, etc.) as requiredEvaluate/analyze report results and develop/initiate corrective actions/process improvements as neededInitiate ongoing communication and collaboration with other Site Buyers and Managers within the program or division to capitalize on areas of opportunity and shared resourcesFollow the Partner or Tier 1 Supplier program as instructed by corporate offices, adhering to established goalsRoutinely collaborate with corporate Supply Chain and Partner Suppliers to leverage resources and bring value to the clientPeriodic KPI reporting and performance review with client (weekly, monthly, quarterly) as requiredBuild successful local vendor relationships, evolving the connection to achieve better pricing while researching outside savings and supplier opportunities with external vendorsUtilizes approved standard operating procedures to perform and manage all work at the siteCollaborate with CI resource, looking for ways to improve processes, streamline efforts and increase quality documentation and reporting on all efforts madeCommunicate with RS Billing and Finance departments to monitor invoicing and follow up on past-due AR'sConfer with customers to enhance and further implement the programEvaluate areas for improvement and expanded servicesEstablishes working relationships and effective communication with key managers and site staffDevelops knowledge of customer's business and plant operations so pertinent information can be communicated to our customers and implemented as needed to enhance our program offeringsTo become proficient in SYNCUnderstanding of client interface and client system if applicableUnderstand and follow procurement work flowsWill perform duties of procurement specialist and supervise Inventory SpecialistsOther job duties as assignedCANDIDATE REQUIREMENTSAssociate degree or equivalent experience required; bachelor's degree preferredMinimum of 3 years of recent experience in purchasing and managing MRO commodities such as electrical, filters, PVF, power transmission and other related maintenance itemsMinimum of 3 years of experience in supervising, managing, overseeing, and coaching staffAbility to be an onsite Team LeaderStrong organizational skills and the ability to be flexibleAbility to handle stressful situations with professionalismManagement of OEM VendorsCPM/APICS desirableLean/Six Sigma certification preferredProficiency in Procurement or CMMS and/or EAM SoftwareExperience in supply chain management/sourcingExperience and familiarity with inventory control, receiving, and shipping processesExperience in financial reporting, budgeting, and/or overseeing P&LStrong proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, PowerPoint, and OutlookDemonstrated interpersonal skills, including strong verbal and written communicationExcellent customer service skills and the ability to manage customer expectationsAbility to multi-task while paying attention to detail