Procurement Specialist

Company Overview

The Company is a global total services provider that has expanded its business to include MROs, building/real estate management, construction, and leisure. As a result, it continues to post a high annual growth rate.

Position Overview

Responsible for developing, maintaining, and operating the supply chain for customers.

Responsibilities

• Identify sources for products/services in support of customer requests in a timely manner. Ensure proper product selection, matches, and/or alternatives.
• Make purchasing decisions based on customer needs, market and competitor conditions, product specifications, supplier strategies, regulations, and business policies
• Negotiate costs, terms, and conditions with suppliers
• Provide exceptional customer service by proactively contacting customers to resolve issues and to improve opportunities' success rate
• Maintain and report purchasing results and productivity measurements, including number of quotes completed per day, cycle time, average mark-up, and buy/quote ratio
• Communicate performance expectations and provide qualitative feedback regarding performance of suppliers
• Support gross profit goals by negotiating and controlling product costs, lead times, freight terms, and purchase quantity requirements
• Maintain existing supplier relationships and initiate potential new supplier relationships
• Communicate with HQ abroad (Korea) regarding imported items
• Support team members on products and source inquiries

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; preferred to be in Supply Chain, Logictics, Business, Economics, E-Commerce, Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in procurement/purchasing or related field
• Excellent negotiating skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong business acumen and decision-making skills
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team environment
• Solid grasp of MS Office/ERP
• CPSM or relevant certification preferred
• Knowledge and experience with procurement/purchasing regarding MRO products preferred

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• Year-End Incentives
• Relocation Assistance available