Procurement Specialist

About PVS Chemicals, Inc.

PVS enables our world through the safe and reliable delivery of chemistry, either created by us or sourced through trusted partners. The products and services that we provide touch everyone in some unique way. We are passionate about the work we do and abide by our guiding principles, The Nicholson Nine, to be a safe and sustainable chemical provider the world trusts. With a career at PVS, you'll play a vital role in the daily lives of millions of people.

Description: The Corporate Procurement Specialist provides essential tactical procurement support to PVS business units by performing a variety of procurement responsibilities including negotiation and purchase of MRO, supply materials, services, conducting RFQs, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring timely and accurate execution of day-to-day purchasing activities. This role focuses on transactional efficiency, data accuracy, and responsive supplier coordination in support of corporate and site-level needs.

Primary Responsibilities (May include but not limited to):

• Develop a collaborative business relationship with appropriate business unit personnel including individual site procurement leads.
• Negotiate and manage Corporate contracts on behalf of the organization. (i.e. Grainger, Quill, tires, uniforms, security, hoses, etc...)
  • Support contract administration, tracking key dates and maintaining documentation.
  • Evaluate and monitor contracts to ensure that business units and vendors comply with the terms and conditions of the contract, and track contract expiration dates.
• Respond to site-level procurement inquiries and provide day-to-day support.
• Conduct RFQs, gather supplier quotes, and prepare comparison summaries through analysis and provide recommendations.
  • Analyze vendor price proposals, financial reports, and other information to determine competitive pricing and financial solvency.
• Maintain vendor records and assist with supplier onboarding, issue escalation and compliance.
• Assist with spend data collection, analysis preparation, and reporting as well as support Corporate Logistics Team members including rail rate management.
• Upholds the fundamentals of the Nicholson Nine and Responsible Care Guiding Principles. Environmental Health, Safety and Security are the responsibility of every PVS Employee.
• Protects the organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Works collectively with all levels of the organization with a focus on "We", not "I".

Education, Experience and Critical Attributes

• Bachelor's degree required; experience may substitute.
• 3-5 years of procurement or purchasing experience (Manufacturing or Chemical industry a plus)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience in negotiations.
• Demonstrates problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize work.

Location: Position based in PVS Corporate Headquarters in Detroit, Michigan with a hybrid weekly work schedule and reports directly to the Corporate Director of Logistics.

Benefits Include :

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Health Savings Account
• 401K Matching

PVS values diversity and is committed to upholding the laws and regulations published by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. As an equal opportunity employer, PVS makes all employment-related decisions based upon qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Applicants must be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

Salary: Dependent on experience; $75,000 - $80,000

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