Procurement Specialist

Procurement SpecialistEvery day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.Job Profile Procurement SpecialistWorking location: Pell City, AL USAGeneral Description: Purhasing position will be responsible for purchasing of shop materials. Maintain records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices. Good communication skills are essential as will be working with both internal and external customers.Job Responsibilities And TasksPerform daily operational needs such as purchasing, vendor return processing, inventory requirements and various reportingPurchase raw materials, maintenance materials, MRO, safety, office supplies and inventoried itemsReview minimum and maximum for items and adjust accordingly for optimal stocking levelsEntry of purchase orders in the ERP system and upon receipt, verification of the items received against the purchase order, and track orders for on time deliveryNegotiating Andritz Terms and Conditions as needed for vendor purchasesAddressing vendor quality issues, handling complaints and raw material shortagesResearch potential vendors and comparing and evaluating offers from suppliersMaintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information and invoicesIssuing status reports on projects - reporting (weekly reports, statistics, etc.)Maintain records of purchased parts and outside vendor consumables and submit purchased part reportsQualification RequirementsExperience in all Microsoft Office software. (Advanced Excel skills preferred.) Experience using an ERP system (SAP/Point Man/Syteline preferred). Ability to understand and execute verbal instructions coupled with the ability to handle multiple tasks Will require analytical skills as will be working with financial reports and conduct cost analysis Understanding of supply chain procedures Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (research and evaluating) Must be able to work with shop floor personnel and be able to handle issues as they occur Experience: Previous experience in a plant location manufacturing environment is preferred. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.