Procurement Specialist

STS Packaging, a Schwarz Partners, L.P. Joint Venture company is currently seeking a Procurement Specialist in Mooresville, IN. The Procurement Specialist reports to the Manager of Purchasing and Supply Chain. The Procurement Specialist primary responsibility is to place purchase orders for specified materials, process purchase order requests and provide general administrative support.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THIS POSITION

• Review inventory system for items requiring purchase, prepare order and notify supplier.
• Process requests for quotes, gain necessary approval to place PO.
• Issue purchase orders, forward to supplier, follow-up on status and expedite order as required.
• Reconcile PO's by vendor each month.
• Manage all Kanban items: inventory items not kept in the system - lead times (2x weekly).
• Order all PPE, cleaning and janitorial supplies for all locations.
• Maintain and update PO files.
• Receive in CLT PO's non-inventory.
• Work with accounting on outstanding AP issues.
• Oversee service/refunds for vending machines.
• Assist with inventory audits.
• Cross train to back up production coordinator and shipping/receiving clerks.
• Check mail daily - distribute mail.
• Conform to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures and policies to assure products are suitable for food contact.
• Responsible for reporting any product quality or food safety issues to the Quality Manager (SQF Practitioner) or Management Team member.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / CERTIFICATIONS

• High School degree or GED.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / CERTIFICATIONS

• 2+ years in a purchasing role.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

REQUIRED SKILLS (TECHNICAL, CLERICAL, LANGUAGE, ETC.)

• Proven history of effective supply management.
• Able to create & administer a task priority list based on company needs.
• Good attention to detail and effective in team environment.
• Technical Skills - Computer literate (MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and data entry accuracy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to lift 25 pounds; climb stairs; talking; hearing; working at desk for long periods of time; use of hands; specific vision ability.

OTHER INFORMATION

• While performing the duties of this job in the plant, the employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the plant work environment is usually loud.
• The essential job functions and major job functions listed above are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the job functions that an individual will be required or expected to perform.
• Position Descriptions may be changed or revised by the Company from time to time at its sole discretion.

This Position Description is not intended to guarantee, and does not guarantee, ongoing employment or employment for a definite term, either in this position or with the Company. Absent an enforceable written contract to the contrary, and to the fullest extent allowed by federal, state and local law, an employee's employment relationship with the Company is at-will.

If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking team with a family feel, culture of excellence, and customer-focused reliability, we want you to be a part of our team!