Procurement Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to support materials planning and procurement operations in New Albany, Ohio. This is a Contract position focused on keeping inbound product flow visible, coordinated, and on schedule through close collaboration with purchasing, scheduling, and warehouse teams. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, comfortable working with shipment data and pricing updates, and confident using Excel to maintain accurate reporting and tracking. In this role, you will partner with the Materials and Planning Manager to help ensure procurement activities run efficiently and communication remains clear across teams.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee incoming deliveries by monitoring shipment status and helping ensure materials arrive according to expected timelines.
• Work closely with purchasing, scheduling, and warehouse partners to keep order movement aligned with operational needs.
• Maintain visibility into inbound freight by tracking shipments and sharing timely updates with internal stakeholders.
• Monitor drop trailer activity and keep records current to support smooth receiving operations.
• Review changing tariff-related costs and provide updated pricing information to support procurement decisions.
• Use Excel-based trackers and reports to organize procurement data, shipment details, and delivery performance.
• Research information within SAP or related systems when needed to verify order details and shipment status.
• Provide regular status updates and procurement support under the direction of the Materials and Planning Manager.• Experience supporting procurement, purchasing, or materials planning activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of purchase orders, buying workflows, and inbound shipment tracking.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to manage data accurately and create organized trackers or reports.
• Familiarity with SAP, including the ability to look up order or shipment information as needed.
• Proven ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams such as buying, scheduling, and warehouse operations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when managing multiple deliveries and priorities.
• Clear communication skills with the ability to share shipment updates and pricing changes effectively.