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Procurement Specialist

We are seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to join our team in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment focused on steel component production. The ideal candidate will possess mechanical knowledge, a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, and proficiency with Plex MRP or similar ERP software. This role involves managing prescribed purchasing activities, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials, and maintaining accurate inventory. This role reports directly to the Procurement Manager and works closely with the Production, Logistics, Finance, and Project Management functional areas.

General responsibilities include purchasing direct and indirect material, ensuring timely delivery of purchased material, ownership of issues with supplier deliveries, and ensuring ERP system accuracy.

Responsibilities:

• Manage Purchasing Activities: Oversee all procurement of direct materials driven by MRP, ensuring alignment with production needs.
• Supplier Analysis: Evaluate competitive supplier quotes, proposals, and market data to secure cost-effective pricing.
• Inventory Management: Establish and maintain min/max inventory levels for direct materials based on historical usage, supplier lead times, and customer forecasts.
• Direct and Indirect Material Procurement: Source and purchase indirect materials as requested by production, maintenance, and office staff.
• Purchase Order Management: Issue purchase orders for drop-shipped materials, process receipts upon delivery, and track order fulfillment to the manufacturing site.
• Subcontract Coordination: Arrange pick-up and drop-off of work-in-progress with subcontract suppliers.
• ERP/MRP System Accuracy: Maintain accurate records in the ERP/MRP system for purchase orders, delivery dates, pricing, and supplier performance metrics.
• Supplier Performance: Address issues related to supplier deliveries, including quality and quantity discrepancies, and enforce Purchase Order Terms and Conditions for non-compliance.
• Issue Resolution: Collaborate with Accounts Payable to resolve invoicing and receiving discrepancies and escalate critical issues to the Procurement Manager in a timely manner.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required, Supply Chain Management or equivalent preferred
• 2-5 years of related purchasing experience
• Proven financial acumen and experience with pricing negotiations
• Demonstrate a high level of accuracy, attention to detail and organization
• Ability to adapt and prioritize changing assignments or multiple priorities and tasks
• Capable of managing the pressures and stress associated with a deadline-oriented atmosphere and customer service or production issues
• Must possess positive interpersonal skills, including the ability to respond calmly and make rational decisions in stressful situations
• Have strong problem-solving and teamwork skills
• Be able to identify and manage process improvement
• Proficient in Microsoft applications such as Excel and Pivot tables with a willingness and ability to learn new software programs
• Flexibility and desire to take on additional project and responsibility
• Ability to interpret 2D and 3D technical drawings, blueprints, and engineering specifications to ensure supplier compliance with material requirements and design tolerances
• Proficiency in navigating multi-level Bills of Materials (BOMs) within ERP/MRP systems to accurately identify part numbers, revisions, and raw material requirements
• Solid understanding of quality standards and documentation, such as Certificates of Conformance and material certifications, to ensure all sourced components meet internal specifications