Procurement Specialist

Job Information

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for initiating new replacement part product purchases, for coordinating efficient initial stock procurement practices and for ensuring proper product life-cycle availability.  A series of procurement activities are performed including purchase order recommendations, enforcement of procurement guidelines, local sourcing availability analysis and demand forecasting. Knowledge of SPP module within SAP is required.

Role & Responsibility

• Process purchase orders for the initial stock purchase for new release machines
• Assist with part interchanges based on engineering releases as required
• Update parts pricing as required
• Analyze parts planning, forecasting and purchase activities within SPP module
• Support and extend excellent communication with all related stakeholders
• Create and process purchase orders
• Obtain and distribute accurate ETA information to all stakeholders
• Assist forwarding agents/brokers to minimize customs delays and ensure timely delivery of goods purchased abroad
• Confer with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule
• Expedite all open orders with suppliers and enforce lead-time guidelines
• Resolve receiving problems
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Job Requirement

• Education Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in related field 
• Experience Required: At least two years of purchasing experience required
• Experience in ERP systems SAP Preferred 
• Must have experience with forecasting and planning
• Experience Required:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven negotiation skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Thorough understanding of purchasing procedures and policies
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software