Material & Procurement Specialist

The Material & Procurement Specialist is responsible for supply chain management, evaluating suppliers, purchase orders, purchasing goods or services and contract negotiation. This position will work cross functionally to ensure requirements are met when making purchases while ensuring the financial goals of the company are met.

WE OFFER A FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES INCLUDING:

• Medical, Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance
• 401(K) with company match following your one-year anniversary
• HSA match up to $800 per year
• FSA
• Paid Uniforms after 90 Days
• Paid Time Off, Sick Time, and 6 Company Paid Holidays
• Employee Car Discount Program

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and execute procurement of material and services from suppliers.
• Identify preferred suppliers for each item.
• Drive forecasts based on the sales plan through ERP to project future demands.
• Act as backup for warehouse operations (receiving, cycle counts, picking, shipping, as required.)
• Perform functions and duties of the job that may require additional or different tasks to be performed when circumstances change (i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technology developments).
• Communicate with the department managers to ensure production requirements and deliveries are being defined and executed throughout the manufacturing process.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Requires frequent sitting, standing, balancing, bending or stooping for prolonged periods of time.
• Manual dexterity, fine manipulation and the ability to reach with hands and arms and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to operate simple to complex and heavy-duty machinery.
• Normal range of hearing and vision.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Experience implementing and using ERP systems (Netsuite)
• Procurement-supplier management of various commodities.
• Cost reduction track record
• Supplier management skills
• Excellent communication
• Coordination with department managers
• APICS CPIM, CPM certification preferred
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail and a focus on exceptional customer service.
• Candidate must be a motivated individual who can work independently. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to successfully complete a General Abilities Assessment and pass a post-offer background check, physical and drug screening.

JOB DETAILS:

• Type: Hourly
• Compensation Range: $25.00 to $28.00
• Bonus Eligibility: No
• Reports To: Inventory Control & Purchasing Manager
• Shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday
• Closing Date: Open until filled

$25 - $28 an hour

12-06-2023

All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.