Procurement specialist

Location: Franklin, Tennessee *MUST ALREADY LIVE IN NASHVILLE, TN AREA- ROLE IS NOT OPEN TO RELOCATION*

We are seeking a data-driven Supply Chain Specialist to manage our end-to-end logistics, procurement, and inventory operations. In this role, you will bridge the gap between production forecasting and customer fulfillment while optimizing vendor relationships. If you are a collaborative problem-solver ready to make a tangible impact on our daily operations, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee material planning, warehousing, and logistics in lockstep with leadership to consistently meet production forecasts and customer demands.
• Supervise the assembly of component kits to directly support and fuel the Assembly department's production needs.

• Coordinate sourcing, procurement, and contract negotiations to agilely adapt to fluctuating market demands and drive continuous supplier development.
• Collaborate closely with R&D and Engineering teams to procure specialized parts and materials for rapid product development and custom projects.

• Manage inventory levels and delivery schedules to ensure the seamless, timely fulfillment of sales orders.
• Maintain rigorous inventory control and accuracy utilizing SAP, physical counts, and proactive discrepancy reconciliation.
• Leverage SAP and Excel to generate data-driven reports, unlocking insights for ongoing supply chain optimization.

• Oversee incoming quality inspections and manage external processing services to promptly resolve any quality or non-conformance issues.
• Provide top-tier service and prompt, transparent communication to all internal customers and external vendors.

Qualifications & Skills

• 3-5+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or procurement (manufacturing environment preferred).
• High proficiency in SAP (or similar robust ERP systems) and advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, data analysis).
• Negotiation tactics, sharp analytical thinking, and a knack for process improvement.
• Exceptional communication skills with a proven ability to collaborate across engineering, production, and external vendor teams.

Ready to Drive the Future of Our Supply Chain? If you are a proactive leader who loves turning logistical puzzles into streamlined successes, we want you on our team. Don't just manage the supply chain-help us optimize it from the ground up.

salary: $65,000 - $75,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• Streamline material planning, warehousing, and logistics with leadership to meet production forecasts and customer demands.
• Coordinate sourcing, procurement, and contract negotiations to adapt to fluctuating demands and drive supplier development.
• Collaborate with R&D and Engineering to procure parts and materials for product development and custom projects.
• Manage inventory levels and delivery schedules to ensure the timely fulfillment of sales orders.
• Maintain inventory control and accuracy using ERP systems, physical counts, and discrepancy reconciliation.
• Oversee incoming quality inspections and manage external processing services to promptly resolve quality issues.
• Assemble component kits to support the Assembly department's production needs.
• Utilize SAP and Excel to generate data-driven reports for supply chain optimization.
• Provide excellent service and prompt communication to all internal customers and external vendors.

Skills

• Supply Chain (3 years of experience is required)
• Procurement (1 year of experience is required)
• Logistics
• Material Handling
• Inventory
• Order Fulfillment
• Scheduling
• Sourcing
• Quality Control
• quality inspection
• contracts
• ERP (3 years of experience is required)
• Customer Service
• Communication

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.