Candidate Qualification, Candidate Sourcing, Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Microsoft Office, Microsoft Product Family, Negotiation Skills, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Process Improvement, Procurement Management, Product Development, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Systems Analysis, Technical Drawing, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Willing to Travel
Introduction:
Visium Resources has been asked to identify qualified candidates for this Procurement Specialist position. This position is a contract position that is expected to be for 4 month and is on-site in Orlando, FL.
This position "may" transition to direct, based upon performance. No promises made however!
- Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5PM / Less than 25% of travel
Summary:
As a Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for sourcing complex materials and services through competitive processes, new product development, and exploring new supplier offerings. You will lead the competition, redesign, and procurement of innovative solutions that drive significant cost savings and enhance productivity across the organization. Additionally, you will establish and maintain strong supplier relationships, while utilizing tools and processes to improve supplier performance and drive continuous cost improvements.
Responsibilities:
Direct Part Procurement:
- Work within the ERP system to evaluate and issue purchase orders to suppliers
- Manage all procurement aspect's specific part categories, such as excess and shortages, past due purchase orders, and daily receipts of purchased parts
- Support RMA process for assigned part categories
Supplier Performance:
- Track and publish supplier KPI's
- Work with supplier to develop improvement action plans when necessary
- Execute annual PPV activities with assigned supply base
Continuous Improvement:
- Document process and procedures to support procurement department
- Drive improvement to reduce excess and obsolete inventory
- Negotiate with supplier to generate positive PPV
- Identifying potential suppliers, visiting existing suppliers and building / maintaining relationships
Requirements:
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of three to five years' experience
- Significant ERP experience (IFS experience, a plus)
- Skilled use of all Microsoft Office products
Preferred Experience:
- Strong working knowledge of mechanical procurement concepts and technical drawings
- Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as an ability to 'read' the market
- CPSM Certification
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Visium Resources is an award-winning employment firm with a mission to match talented individuals with highly successful organizations. At Visium, our company's success is based on your success. When you work with us, you are never 'just a number'. You are our most important asset. Here, you will know us by name through our regular visits to client sites and even occasional luncheons. We will always be there when you need assistance and will always go the extra mile to ensure that you are as successful as possible. Whether you're looking for contract, contract-to-hire or permanent opportunities, we firmly believe there is no employment agency that will work harder for you than Visium.
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