Procurement Analyst

Procurement AnalystIntegrated Resources, Inc is a premier staffing firm recognized as one of the tri-states most well-respected professional specialty firms. IRI has built its reputation on excellent service and integrity since its inception in 1996. Our mission centers on delivering only the best quality talent, the first time and every time. We provide quality resources in four specialty areas: Information Technology (IT), Clinical Research, Rehabilitation Therapy and Nursing.Job DescriptionJob Title: Procurement AnalystLocation: 5310 W. Camelback Rd., Glendale, AZDuration: 1 Year (possibility of extension)Position Overview: Involves the overall planning, implementation, and optimization of all activities and support required for the delivery of products and services to our Business Partners, from materials/service acquisition through distribution.Primary areas include procurement and contracting, materials management, logistics operations, supply intelligence, supplier management, transportation and distributionDiscipline Description:A method of establishing schedules, labor loading, and capacity requirements.Job Description:Expedites parts to remedy shortage problems.Picks up and delivers materials within and outside of company and maintains records on material flow.May be responsible for ensuring incoming materials are properly routed.May monitor the flow of materials and parts between departments in order to meet scheduled commitments.Moderate understanding of the general aspects of the job (i.e., familiarity with terminology and standard procedures).Superficial understanding of content area of function.Follows defined procedures.Proposes and implements solutions to routine problems with direction from supervisor. Refers atypical problems to others.Close supervision.Reports on activities regularly to supervisor in well-defined format.Responsible for performing a variety of coordinating, routing, and material handling duties to meet production schedules.Gathers information and/or data independently using established and well-defined procedures. Errors can be easily and quickly detected within the immediate work unit.Contributions limited to task-related activities.Contacts are primarily within immediate work unit.Manager Must Haves:Prefer experience with ERP systems, SAP or PeopleSoft are the top preferences.Prefer 2+ years of experience as a buyer or planner, but not required.Need candidates with strong PC and technical skills. Must demonstrate strong communication and organization skills.