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Field Procurement SpecialistLevel 2Who We Are:You will be working for an innovative supplier of industrial products and services that produce Best-in-Class cost savings for our customers. These solutions include: Integrated Supply Chain Management, Production Cutting Tool Reconditioning, Industrial Vending, Custom Value Added Solutions, Information Technology and Product Engineering. Founded in 1958, we grew to be the largest cutting tool reconditioning firm in North America. Our customers include the largest aerospace and defense contractors in the industry and major manufacturers in the power generation, fluid control and transportation markets. US Tool Group has been committed to providing quality products and outstanding service, supported by the uncompromising dedication of our employees.If you have:Ability to pass US Tool system trainingFamiliarity with data entry, filing and record keepingStrong knowledge of Windows-based operating systems and softwareBasic knowledge of MRP/ERP system (preferred)Experience buying perishable and/or nonperishable items (preferred)General working knowledge of inventory (preferred)Knowledge of lead-time and stockouts (preferred)Knowledge of cutting tools (preferred)Experience interacting with suppliers (preferred)Excellent customer service skillsGood problem-solving skillsStrong ability to multi taskAbility to work with minimal supervision and stay focusedUnderstanding of work qualityStrong decision-making skillsPositive attitudeGood typing skillsWillingness to accept new assignmentsWillingness to work in a team-oriented environmentStrong attention to detail, and ability to recognize and report issuesWillingness to work in a team-oriented environmentAbility to forecast usageAbility to process 15+ acknowledgments per hour (average)A typical day may look like this:Daily correspondence with site personnel and customerEvaluate stock levels and place orders with suppliers using planner toolsProcess PO acknowledgementsPrint reports and purchase ordersVerify delivery dates, quantities, UOM and pricingFollow up with suppliers on unacknowledged POsContact suppliers to resolve any issues related to shipments receivedWork with Discrepancy Team on discrepanciesFill requests for products not currently carriedPlacement of POs against requisitionsContinually look for better products/pricingSupplier RFQsCustomer quote/order entryDetermine supplier/sourceSupplier negotiationsInitiate and negotiate blanket POsOrder spot buy requests for products not stocked20% Walking/Standing80% SittingWe provide:Health, Vision, Dental and Life InsuranceCompetitive salary401K benefit options9 Paid holidaysPaid time off/vacation accrualWeekly PayTuition reimbursementA work-hard play-hard environmentPersonal and professional growthEqual Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Protected VetFor more information or to request a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position, please contact our Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr US-Tool-Group-