Procurement Specialist I

What this Job Entails: The Procurement Specialist I will execute purchases of assets and accessories for global locations, with emphasis on meeting corporate targets for cost reduction, on time delivery, inventory reduction, lead-time reduction, and customer focus.Scope: Applies company policies and procedures to resolve routine issuesWorks on problems of limited scopeReceives detailed instructionsYour Roles and Responsibilities:Prepare purchase requisitions, seeking appropriate approvals & escalation, and issue purchase orders in accordance with company policy and negotiated terms and conditions.Assist in continuously auditing data integrity for accuracy within the ERP system to include min/max levels, PO, cost, quantity on order, and lead times, and any other material information needed to be able to purchase each item & manage inventory effectively.Ensure timely order processing, delivery and shipment of materials to meet the schedule requirements, while preventing overstock situations.Liaise closely with internal business partners to ensure requirements are understood and met in a timely manner.Help to establish, maintain and develop good business relationships with global team & stakeholders, while supporting company values and standards.Collaborate, identify gaps, & make recommendations for continuous improvement in process, system, reporting, order accuracy & efficiency, while providing supporting data & reports.Assist in analysis of beta testing & implementations of order process improvements with clear metrics of success, updating process documentation accordingly.Assist department in developing / refining training materials & participate in training of the global team.Assist in monitoring and evaluation of vendor performance & supply chain while participating in improvement activities that will optimize the supply of materials in an efficient manner.Assist Accounting and Receiving departments in ensuring accuracy of billing accounts and resolving issues.Collaborate with the company’s global teams to ensure business requirements are met & all issues resolved in a timely manner.Utilize comprehensive understanding of business requirements, supply chain, manufacturing processes & external factors to optimize ordering & inventory management.Other duties as required. This list is not meant to be a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities assigned to this position.Required Qualifications/Skills:Bachelor’s degree (B.S/B.A) from four-college or university and 0 to 2 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Builds stable working relationships internallyFollows standard practice and procedures when analyzing situations or dataUnderstanding of spreadsheet/reporting manipulation, including pivot tables, functions (i.e. vlookup/trim/concatenate/etc)Familiarity with process improvement & cost savings in a corporate purchasing departmentAbility to engage in clear communication with cross functional global teams through presentations & documentation that get results.Ability to exhibit professionalism when collaborating with global teams & stakeholders.High energy & creative critical thinking partnered with results-oriented attitude.Strong planning, organization, prioritization and consistent execution skills in a fast paced, dynamic environmentPreferred Qualifications: Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all assigned levels with the vendor/customer and both within and outside the companyPhysical Demand & Work Environment:Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standingMust have the ability to move from place to place within an office environmentMust be able to use a computerMust have the ability to communicate effectively Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingersSalary Range$25.98 - $41.02 USD (Hourly)Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit.Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors.Astreya offers comprehensive benefits to all Regular, Full-Time Employees,including:Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees onlyDental provided through UHCNationwide Vision provided by UHCFlexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent CarePre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and CourseraCorporate Wellness Program provided by Goomi GroupEmployee Assistance ProgramWellness Days401k PlanBasic and Supplemental Life InsuranceShort Term & Long Term DisabilityCritical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident InsuranceTuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped)Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)Paid HolidaysAny other statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state and federal lawSummaryLocation: Fremont, CAType: Full time