Buyer / Supply Chain / Procurement / Inventory

Procurement Specialist II Location: Brand: RS Integrated Supply

Warehouse Ops

RS Integrated Supply is a rapidly growing leader and global provider of comprehensive supply chain services that drive increased productivity and profitability for our clients, including: Supply Chain Services, Asset Services, Master Data Leadership SM and Technology. We currently deliver our highly focused expertise through integration at more than 220 customer sites across the North America, Europe, and Singapore.

Shift: Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm or 8:30-4pm

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for MRO procurement transactions within the RS Integrated Supply operating system, and/or the client’s CMMS system. Strategic sourcing of all parts requisitioned by the client. The Procurement Specialist ensures materials are accurately ordered, received within the site’s procurement system, and processed and expedited in a timely and efficient manner. Employs problem solving methods to resolve issues with delivery, price or any other order issues. It is incumbent upon the Procurement Specialist to develop and maintain strong client relationships, keep an open line of communication, and maintain control of all aspects of purchasing. Assisting with training of any support personnel including other Procurement Specialists, attendants and temporary labor. Delivery of customer contractual commitments

Always Follow all site Safety and Security Procedures, attend required safety trainings.

and/or negotiating guarantees of stock items on a regular basis.

Exceed contractual guaranteed savings requirements by achieving savings opportunities through pricing as well as by improving profitability for our clients using the Shared Savings, Data Analysis or other savings reports. Identify and present OEM commercialization and substitution opportunities to customers to lower reduce costs.

Manage OEM commercialization opportunities with customers to obtain necessary approvals, satisfy validation requirements, and complete change control processes to implement.

Maintain the vendor database and set up local vendors as needed. Use preferred suppliers as required by corporate office.

Generate purchase orders (PO’s) using RS Integrated Supply operating system or client CMMS purchasing system.

Expedite orders, manage status of purchasing needs via the creation of Non-Stock and Stock PO using the site’s “Open Order Report.” Ensure timely delivery of items, keeping supervisor and client informed of delivery and/or any stock issues, including taking necessary actions to rectify.

Maintain open lines of communication by establishing and building relationships with clients’ employees, including all levels of management as necessary. High school diploma required; 2-3 years of MRO Purchasing experience

High school diploma required; Solid knowledge of MRO materials

Computer literacy - Windows Operating System, Microsoft Office and ability to learn and demonstrate proficiency in RS Integrated Supply and/or client CMMS/Inventory Management systems.