PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

Electrolux Midea Appliance Manufacturing (EMAM)

Location: Anderson, South Carolina   |   Work Arrangement: On-Site

Position Summary
Electrolux Midea Appliance Manufacturing (EMAM) is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage the full lifecycle of daily purchase orders (POs) for materials used in home appliance manufacturing, including electronic components, hardware, plastic parts, and packaging materials. The position partners with suppliers and internal Planning, Logistics, Quality, and Research and Development (R&D) teams to secure timely delivery of quality materials at optimal cost, maintain compliance with company controls and audit requirements, and support uninterrupted factory production and continuous supply chain improvement.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

Order Management and Execution
Create, issue, monitor, and adjust purchase orders based on Material Requirements Planning (MRP) signals and manufacturing needs.Maintain accurate purchase order, delivery, and supplier information in the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.Monitor order fulfillment from placement through receipt; identify and resolve scheduling exceptions and delivery delays.Track supplier on-time delivery (OTD) results against established key performance indicators (KPIs).

Supplier Performance and Delivery Management
Monitor daily supplier delivery updates and maintain regular communication on material availability and shipment status.Coordinate responses to disruptions involving transportation, customs clearance for imported components, and receiving processes.Participate in monthly and quarterly supplier performance reviews and follow up on corrective and preventive actions for delivery issues.

Inventory and Obsolete Material Control
Collaborate with Production Planning to optimize safety stock levels and maintain appropriate material availability.Monitor excess and obsolete inventory and coordinate periodic disposition or handling of obsolete materials.Use inventory, purchase order, and delivery data to support improved inventory turnover and reduction of overstock risks.

Quality and Financial Coordination
Assist Quality Engineering with nonconforming materials, supplier returns, claims follow-up, and accounting treatment of abnormal material returns.Perform daily three-way matching of purchase orders, receiving records, and invoices.Partner with Accounts Payable (AP) and Finance on reconciliation, exception resolution, and payment processing in accordance with company controls.

Compliance and Process Optimization
Follow company purchasing policies, internal controls, business ethics requirements, and applicable environmental, health, and safety (EHS) procedures.Maintain complete, accurate purchase order and reconciliation documentation for internal control and audit purposes.Apply Lean and Six Sigma concepts to support continuous improvement in procurement processes.Participate in or lead purchasing process optimization projects, including procurement digitalization and robotic process automation (RPA) initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Operational Support
Coordinate closely with Planning, Logistics, Quality, R&D, Manufacturing, and suppliers to support production schedules and material readiness.Communicate effectively with overseas headquarters and external suppliers in spoken and written business interactions.Respond promptly to emerging material shortages and supply interruptions; escalate significant risks as appropriate.Collaborate within a matrix organization to support shared factory objectives, including overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

Required Qualifications

Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher; preferred fields of study include Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Trade, Engineering, or Business Administration.

Professional Experience
Two to four years of procurement execution experience in a large manufacturing organization, such as home appliances, electronics, automotive, or consumer goods.Familiarity with home appliance production flows, including assembly-line operating cadence, and basic knowledge of common electronic and mechanical materials.

Systems and Technical Skills
Proficiency using mainstream supply chain planning (SCP) systems and procurement-related business systems.Strong Microsoft Excel data processing skills, including VLOOKUP and PivotTables.Ability to analyze order, delivery, and inventory information to identify risk, inaccuracies, and improvement opportunities.

Communication Skills
Ability to communicate fluently, orally and in writing, with overseas headquarters teams or external suppliers.Strong cross-functional communication and supplier coordination abilities.

Preferred Qualifications
Professional supply chain certifications, such as CPIM or CSCP (APICS/ASCM) or CPSM (ISM).Experience with large-scale ERP system upgrades, including SAP S/4HANA migration, or supply chain digital transformation projects.

Core Competencies
Communication and Influence: Demonstrated cross-cultural and cross-functional communication skills, sound supplier negotiation abilities, and professionalism under pressure.Results Orientation and Crisis Management: Ability to respond quickly and effectively to changing orders, supply disruptions, and urgent manufacturing demands.Data Analysis and Insight: Ability to identify potential supply shortages, delivery failures, and inventory overstock trends and recommend practical responses.Compliance and Attention to Detail: Consistent accuracy when managing high volumes of purchase orders and financial reconciliations; adherence to audit and control requirements.Team Collaboration: Effectiveness in matrix organizations and commitment to shared production and factory performance goals.

Physical Requirements
The following describes activities that may be required to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation:

Perform computer-based work, review order and inventory data, and operate typical office equipment for extended periods.Review electronic and printed purchase orders, invoices, shipping documents, and other records.Communicate with suppliers and colleagues through in-person, telephone, video, and written channels.Access and move through office, warehouse, receiving, and manufacturing areas when necessary for work assignments.Attend meetings and participate in occasional observations of material receiving, inventory, and production-related operations.
Physical requirements are subject to the actual duties and working conditions of the position. Reasonable accommodations will be considered consistent with applicable law.

Work Environment and Conditions
Work is primarily office-based within an operating manufacturing facility.Occasional presence in receiving, warehouse, and production environments may be required, where moving equipment, industrial noise, and other manufacturing hazards may be present.Follow established safety policies and wear appropriate personal protective equipment when required in designated areas.Supplier and headquarters communications may involve different time zones and occasional schedule adjustments during supply disruptions.Job-related travel to company or supplier sites may be required depending on business needs.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Reasonable Accommodation
EMAM is committed to equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended, and applicable federal and state laws. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be provided during the application process or employment unless doing so would impose an undue hardship under applicable law. Applicants may contact Human Resources to request an accommodation.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Electrolux Midea Appliance Manufacturing (EMAM) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. EMAM is committed to a workplace free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Qualified applicants receive consideration based on their qualifications and the position’s requirements.

Job Description Disclaimer
This description summarizes the general nature and level of work associated with the position and is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions. Responsibilities may change with operational needs, consistent with applicable law and reasonable accommodation obligations. This description does not constitute an employment contract or guarantee employment for any particular duration.

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