Procurement Specialist

Corporate Statement

American Armor Gloves is a new privately-owned Nitrile Glove manufacturer. American Armor Gloves products are proudly made in the USA! We are headquarters in West Columbia, South Carolina. The facility utilizes completely automated manufacturing, packaging, and distribution systems, in addition to high volume and redundant utility systems, to ensure production system availability.

Position Summary:

• Responsible for managing and supporting Procurement – sourcing, purchasing, and inventory management – to ensure optimal performance and efficiency. Maintaining supplier relationships, negotiating terms, and implementing supplier agreements.

Requirements of Role:

• Develop and maintain supplier agreements, procurement strategies, and negotiate advantageous terms with vendors/suppliers for savings, rebates, on time delivery, etc.
• Manage vendor relationships in partnership with Procurement Specialists and Procurement Management, including meetings with vendors and/or account representatives to discuss plans and new products.
• Issue purchase orders, maintain vendor and item records in the purchasing system, and track the purchase order lifecycle to ensure prompt receipt and billing according to the agreed upon terms.
• Review and manage contracts for goods and services.
• Provide support to individuals that need assistance with completing the appropriate purchasing documents and maintaining the purchasing documentation per the record retention procedures.
• Maintain raw material inventory, including consumption projections, cycle counts, and ERP system reconciliations.
• Issue and complete compounding workorders, and review compounding documentation for accuracy.
• Backup Production Planning for issuance and completion of workorders in the ERP system.
• Partner with the A/P department to reconcile and review any discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices.
• Partner with Quality Supplier Management to resolve supplier issues, including negotiating credits, and settlements for reimbursement or replacement of product.
• Assists with additional duties or responsibilities as assigned or required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

NOTE: The primary accountabilities and knowledge, skills and abilities listed below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or most of the primary accountabilities listed below. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents’ performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents’ immediate supervisor or manager.

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; three years of directly related procurement experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 2 years of inventory / purchasing experience required
• Demonstrated ability to perform detail-oriented work
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing setting and handle multiple projects and customers
• Medical Device manufacturing experience preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• The ability to manage a multitude of resources and to be accurate, current with data and information.
• The ability to set clear targets and use performance measures to assess risk and opportunities to effectively manage the assets of the business.
• The ability and willingness to change direction and focus to meet shifting organizational and business demands.
• The ability to effectively manage oneself demonstrates integrity, be productive under pressure, and achieve development goals.
• Specific expertise, skills and knowledge within procurement gained through education and experience.
• A well-developed knowledge of the consumer/customer service demonstrated through continuous efforts to exceed expectations.
• A broad perspective that aligns decisions with organizational objectives.
• The ability to achieve strategic objectives and accept accountability to drive results through effective actions.
• Developing procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.
• Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors.
• Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms.
• Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility.
• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Flexible and self-starter; able to multi-task while also being highly detail oriented.
• Must have high degree of integrity and credibility.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with accounting software – NetSuite preferred.

EEO Statement:

American Armor Gloves is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, mental or physical disability of a qualified individual, veteran or military status, pregnancy, marital status, familial status, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local law.

American Armor Gloves is a drug free workplace.