procurement specialist.

Salary: $55-70k/year DOE

Responsibilities:
-Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with suppliers, negotiating terms and conditions to secure the best prices and quality
-Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers to achieve cost savings and favorable terms for the organization
-Liaise with suppliers and project managers regarding updates and details of products
-Create purchase orders and tally these with supply requests and orders
-Analyze invoices to ensure accuracy of products/materials delivered
-Monitor inventory to ensure the flow of product remains positive
-Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Accounting, Warehouse and Sales teams
-Effectively communicate with suppliers, customers, and team members
-Verify order timeliness with suppliers
-Use historical data to predict part buying requirements
-Work with Sales & Warehouse teams to resolve part shortages

Secondary Responsibilities:
-Receiving & processing of parts
-Material handling, forklift and truck/trailer operation
-Assisting with product installs at customer job sites
Assistance with part deliveries and customer field visits

Working hours: Various Shifts Available

Skills:
See below

Education:
Bachelors

Experience:
1-4 years

Qualifications:
-Bachelor's or Associates Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field
-3+ year's' experience in procurement or purchasing of products and materials
-Good negotiation and problem-solving skills
-Adequate knowledge of metal fabrication processes
-In depth knowledge of the manufacturing industry
-Able to effectively work in a team and with diverse customers to meet their project needs
-Strong problem solving and communication skills
-Ability to plan, schedule, coordinate and problem solve effectively
-Ability to work independently/self-directed and as a member of a team
-Strong work ethic, integrity, and initiative
-Mechanical and/or Farm industry experience/background
-Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective time management skills
-Strong Excel, QuickBooks, ERP, and related experience


To be considered, please apply online at www.spherion.com/apply
If you have any questions please contact Jovita Smith at jovitasmith@spherion.com

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