Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
Procurement Specialist will purchase goods and services in a timely and cost-effective manner. Responsible for activities including purchasing and invoice reconciling
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Develop cost-effective procurement strategies.
- Source and engage reliable suppliers and vendors.
- Assists with sourcing specialized items or large quantity needs.
- Participate in negotiations for service contracts.
- Must do a weekly walk of the consumable items and purchase as needed (graphic supplies, office supplies, employee shirts, janitorial supplies, kitchen supplies).
- Manage inventory planning worksheets and purchase as needed based on inventory levels and re-order points.
- Process Requisition Worksheets for Project based Raw Materials.
- Works closely with PMs and AMs to assist with purchasing Outsourced finished Good materials for projects. (i.e Best Buy, Uline)
- Communicating price changes of RAW products & other associated charges after following up with vendors. Assist in sourcing materials at discounted or favorable rates
- Communicates effectively with vendors to ensure POs are processed correctly and materials are shipped by the most cost-effective method while making sure delivery requirements are met.
- Schedules courier services or a TTG vehicle and driver for local pick up of purchased materials.
- Assists inbound team with locating information for purchased materials that deliver without receiving documents.
- Ensures outsourced materials are properly received and reserved to the correct project for accurate costing and posting. Updates as needed.
- Responsible for contacting vendors with any discrepancies or issues with damages, quality, or incorrect quantities received and work with the vendors for a resolution.
- Responsible for processing returns to vendors for damaged or incorrect materials.
- Works closely with accounts payable to ensure PO information matches vendor invoices.
- Maintains organized and accurate files for reference in the company purchasing drive.
- Assist in Cycle Counts, Physical Inventories and Year End Audits, producing & posting journals.
- Other duties as assigned..
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- BS/BA in business, related degree or equivalent experience, with a High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in purchasing.
- Intermediate level knowledge of Business Central or another ERP system.
- Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
- Working knowledge of purchasing standards and practices.
- Ability to work accurately and quickly under company deadlines.
- Cooperative, courteous, flexible and good natured.
- Conscientious, persistent, resourceful, productive and active.
- Must have the ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in establishing and maintaining good working relationships and deal with employees in an efficient and professional manner.
- Trade show experience a plus
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Must have attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks and commitment to meeting and exceeding deadlines and goals.
- Valid driver’s license.
Job Tags
Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours