About YouThe Procurement Specialist opportunity may be a match for you if you have the following preferred qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field2+ years' experience in material procurement/buying or similar position, preferably in an industrial, distribution, or warehouse settingBackground in Manufacturing or Industrial Supply ChainStrong experience in a customer-facing role with providing inquiry assistance (parts research, lead time/expected ship dates, inventory availability, etc.)Advanced Microsoft Excel ability (VLOOKUP, Pivot tables)Proficient in Infor ERP LN or equivalent SAP ERP/inventory management systemExperience entering and processing a high volume of purchase orders with a wide variety of parts/productsIf you are a hardworking individual with a desire to work in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply for this position. As a Procurement Specialist, you will:Plan, create, and enter company purchase orders via MRP order process and warehousing orders,Manage strong vendor relationships and provide liaison services between internal stakeholders and suppliersFormalize strategic planning and procurement procedures for continuous process improvementResearch and vet ideal vendors and parts/lines; advise cost effectivity and best quality alternatives as necessary Negotiate cost and ensure spending aligns with organizational goalsOwn the inventory process, including stock level/inventory cycle count, vendor pricing and ERP pricing accuracyAssist as needed in shipping and receiving tasks, unloading, staging, etc.