Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

Job Location:  Beachwood, OH

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Purchasing goods and services for the company in an efficient and economical manner
• Develop and implement strategies that identify the optimum supplier base, terms of agreement, and pricing methodology
• Execute purchasing activities and policies from the development and implementation of sourcing strategies
• Initiate, develop, and maintain relationships with key vendors and customers
• Select, qualify, and certify appropriate suppliers based on aligned business strategies
• Negotiate, conclude, and maintain quality standards and specifications in regard to price, quality, and customer requirements
• Submit RFQ’s to vendors and review incoming quotations
• Prepare purchase requisitions; approve and issue purchase orders in compliance with company policy; negotiate terms and conditions
• Review Order Acknowledgement to ensure correct and negotiated pricing
• Work closely with operations and engineering to maintain a “just-in-time” level of inventory; keep personnel informed of delivery status
• Work with engineering to find cost-viable alternatives for long lead-time components
• Expedite deliveries and conduct follow-up, when required
• Resolve parts discrepancies and warranty issues; coordinate replacement/returns of materials for credit
• Process accurate receiving records to ensure customer invoices are approved and processed for payment timely
• Produce required reports in a timely manner
• Continuously review and improve purchasing processes and procedures
• Provide ongoing communication and consulting with all involved departments (i.e.; engineering; manufacturing; sales)
• Support Sales Team by providing current material pricing for bids in a timely manner
• Ensure and provide ongoing communications and consulting with involved internal departments (i.e. sales, engineering, manufacturing)
• Maintain and update master quote pricing spread sheet with current costs
• Maintain inventory records and conduct year-end inventory audit
• Arrange for disposal of surplus inventory

Requirements and Attributes:

• Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings, specification, Bills of Material; interpret equipment shop testing specified by engineering
• Able to prepare requests for bids, evaluate bidders, and expedite vendors
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good PC skills and working knowledge of Acumatica ERP
• Ability to work independently, but also in a team environment
• Strong multi-tasking skills
• Accept responsibility and ownership of duties and tasks
• Detail-oriented and well organized
• Problem-solving skills and abilities

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering
• CPM certification strongly preferred
• Purchasing experience in electro/mechanical manufacturing environment

• Purchasing experience based on engineering specifications
• Previous contact experience with suppliers including some negotiating skills/experience and customer service background

Additional Information:

• Travel Requirements – 5 - 10% travel
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently