Buyer - Full time - Supply Chain Purchasing

Procurement Specialist

Join Us as a Procurement Specialist at Potter Global Technologies

At Potter Global Technologies, we've been protecting lives around the world for over 125 years—and we're just getting started. We're a global leader in life safety solutions, committed to saving lives through innovative technology and trusted partnerships.

Our vision is for our customers to know us globally as their innovative, easy-to-do-business-with, best-in-class life-safety product partner. With a passion for creating safer environments worldwide, our mission is to provide our customers with a team of real people that connect them with reliable expertise in life safety applications.

The Procurement Specialist is instrumental in the efficient and effective functioning of the Potter Global Technology Supply Chain. This role is responsible for the timely execution of the purchasing and inventory of materials, parts, equipment, services, and supplies required by the organization to meet our customers' needs.

Coordinates all activities related to purchasing – Beginning with intent to purchase through delivery.

Negotiates the lowest possible cost balanced against the optimum quality and schedule needs.

Devises and implements creative material ordering methods to minimize inventory commitments and reduce lead times; to include pull systems, kanban and vendor managed inventory.

Ensures on-time delivery, at the agreed negotiated price with required quality standards.

Maintains accurate and timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to ensure accurate retention of records.

Serve as a primary liaison between the company and select suppliers to establish, maintain, and enhance effective business relationships.

Work with Strategic Sourcing to develop and implement Supply Chain strategies that achieve quality, cost, and delivery performance objectives.

Manages necessary trade and logistics related requirements to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment.

Support Purchasing, Materials, Production, Engineering, Quality, and Product Management as needed for the accurate and timely set up of parts and suppliers in support of new product introductions.

Support Purchasing Department as needed to process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) efficiently and accurately for both existing and new products.

Support the data collection, analysis and implementation of critical sourcing and supply chain initiatives, including Kanban, supplier managed inventory programs and pull systems as defined.

Support the Purchasing Department in setting and achieving overall department policy, KPI's, and objectives.

Associate / bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related business area.

Two to five years' experience in sourcing, purchasing, supplier management in a manufacturing environment, or similar.

CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) or related sourcing professional certification is desirable, but not mandatory.

Demonstrated expertise in sourcing and supply chain tools, such as Kanban, VMI, and project management.

Functional knowledge of international and domestic purchasing and sourcing methods and concepts.

Able to work autonomously and make independent judgments relating to the quality and value of parts and products.

Computer literate, emphasizing Microsoft Office Suite and MRP type systems.

Proficient in maintaining optimal inventory levels

Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including production, engineering, and quality assurance

Ensures accuracy in purchase orders, contracts, and inventory records

Continuously seeks opportunities to streamline procurement processes and reduce total cost

We build strong relationships—with teammates, partners, and customers

We take pride in knowing every product we build serves the purpose of protecting lives

We take ownership of our work—quality and safety are at the core of what we do

Competitive health, dental, and vision plans

• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Financial Wellness programs including complimentary Certified Financial Planner sessions
• This is a full-time position, on-site at our manufacturing facility in Hazelwood, MO.