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Procurement Specialist

This role supports end-to-end procurement of materials and services necessary to support production and business operations while ensuring continuity of supply, cost effectiveness, and compliance. This role supports maintenance and accuracy of systems data, executing engineering change orders, resolving supplier non-conformances, and participating in continuous improvement and LEAN initiatives, while ensuring safety, quality, and delivery standards are met.

Steffes Core Values

• Trust: We promote growth and long-term success by making wise decisions with trust as an essential component.
• Respect: We unleash creative talents of our diverse workforce by treating each other the way we would like to be treated.
• Teamwork: We believe people achieve much more by working together.
• Integrity: We follow through and keep our word while being open, honest, ethical, and fair.
• Safety: We view our co-workers as family members of our business and strive to ensure safety for all.
• Humility: We recognize and appreciate strengths and contributions beyond one's self. We are modest, genuine, and authentic.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute purchase orders for goods and services in alignment with demand, planning signals, and company procedures.
• Review and confirm order acknowledgements for accuracy related to quantities, prices, and delivery dates.
• Manage open orders; coordinate with suppliers to adjust quantities and delivery schedules to support production requirements.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels to prevent production interruptions while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Monitor and support accuracy and integrity of ERP inputs and system values to ensure accurate purchasing of items (inventory, min on hand, reorder quantity, lead time, etc.).
• Responsible for reviewing and processing non-conformance claims against suppliers for unsatisfactory materials or equipment ensuring supplier root cause analysis and corrective action are appropriate and effective.
• Assist with selection and development of reliable suppliers, control of pricing, and quality of goods.
• Request quotations and secure bids for raw materials and supplies, in support of Sourcing team.
• Support negotiations related to pricing, lead times, terms, inventory ownership, quality, and transportation.
• Support and/or lead Procurement activities tied to Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), ensuring material availability, system accuracy, and supplier alignment.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Sourcing on product specifications and identification of alternate or substitute materials.
• Participate in ERP upgrades, system testing, and process enhancement initiatives as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts, including LEAN initiatives, waste reduction, and process standardization.
• Support projects such as aged inventory disposition, systems maintenance, and Quality Management System (QMS) compliance activities
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and remote team members to support operational needs, including onsite coordination when required.
• Reduces overall costs while improving safety, quality, and delivery.
• Manages time effectively, strives to maximize efficiency, and finds ways to optimize resources.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating collaboratively with customers, suppliers, co-workers, and management.
• Helps company meet its Strategic, Quality and Safety objectives.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Core Expectations

• Customer Service - Demonstrate excellent customer service and display a positive attitude and behavior consistent with the Steffes Code of Conduct and Core Values.
• Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) – Perform work in compliance with EHS training and identified procedures/standard work. Report any EHS incident or concern to your supervisor immediately. Cooperate and contribute to the overall success of the EHS program.
• Quality – Participate in job-specific training. Complete work as indicated by standard work, processes, and/or procedures. If your work can't be completed as required, notify your supervisor immediately for guidance.
• Conduct - Demonstrate and support the Steffes Code of Conduct.
• Policies and Procedures - Demonstrate and support Steffes Policies and Procedures by:
• Using tact, sound judgement, and maintaining a professional attitude in communication and relationships with others.
• Striving to deliver the best quality in daily work.
• Promoting a positive image of Steffes and its products.
• Being timely and punctual in attendance and following all policies and procedures.

Job Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelors' Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Operations Management or related field.
• Previous experience in a procurement role is preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet).
• Intermediate math skills
• Good written and verbal communication, math, reading, and spelling skills.