Procurement Specialist
Kent, OH, US
Office
Bachelors Degree
Full Time, Direct Hire
$50-75K
Experienced (Non-Manager)
On-site
Manufacturing - Other
First Shift (Day)
Kent, OH, US
$50-75K
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Full Time, Direct Hire
Manufacturing - Other
On-site
Office
Bachelors Degree
First Shift (Day)
Job details
Procurement Specialist
Location: Kent, OH
Salary: $50,000-75,000
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7AM-4PM or 8AM-5PM
Position Overview:
Kelly Services has partnered with a global client in the manufacturing industry seeking a Procurement Specialist skilled in negotiation and cost management to join their team. This position is on-site at the Kent facility but will be highly integrated with the company’s America’s procurement team. Apply today for immediate consideration!
Duties will include:
- Process purchase requisitions from our internal ERP system, Spare Part associates, and all items that support maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO).
- Regularly maintain relevant data within the ERP and document management systems.
- Maintain and update purchase order status on a regular basis and communicate that status with the relevant associates.
- Negotiate agreements and supply contracts to secure lowest cost and shortest delivery.
- Coordinate with shipping agencies and suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and oversee the integrity and quality of delivered goods.
- Perform periodic site visits and supplier risk assessments to ensure new potential suppliers are viable and existing suppliers remain viable partners.
- Regularly prepare reports on Key Performance Indicators and other relevant analysis.
- Collaborate with internal departments on relevant projects such as cost savings and inventory optimization.
- Comply with company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
- Other tasks and projects as assigned by manager.
Qualifications and Skills:
Professional Experience:
Mandatory
- Minimum 3-year experience in a purchasing role or similar position with sound knowledge of supply chain procedures.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and with business application software, purchasing and resource planning systems.
Desirable
- 3-to-5-year purchasing experience with strong knowledge of purchasing processes and procedures
- Work experience in an OEM or other manufacturing environment.
- Experience managing spend categories (i.e. Fabrications, Machining, Metals, Electronics, MRO)
- SAP Experience is a plus.
Education:
- A bachelor’s degree in business or a related field required. Candidates with a high school diploma and 7+ years of relevant experience will also be considered.
- Additional education or relevant professional certifications such as CPIM or CSCP is a plus.
Interpersonal skills and behavioral competencies:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
- Highly organized and efficient in approaching tasks. Ability to multitask required.
- Independent self-starter with strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills required.
- Strong team player, work ethic and commitment to win required.
- Customer-focused required.
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