Procurement Specialist
Responsible for the procurement process, negotiation with suppliers, purchase order submission and follow up interfacing with internal customers and vendors.
Position Responsibilities :
- Compile and maintain information and records to prepare Purchase Orders
- Process overstock and defective part returns
- Place purchase orders, expedite, and provide customer service
- Contact and maintain working relationship with vendors and suppliers for quote and rate / price negotiations
- Expedite orders
- Research specifications of products not clearly identified
- Enter and edit purchase orders and blanket order releases
- Ensure product file integrity
- Maintain good customer and supplier relations
- Reconcile receiving problems and troubleshoot
- Accounting troubleshooting
Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required :
Must be well organized and thorough with a strong attention to detailMust be resourceful and have the ability to provide clear and analytical thinking as well as an ability to problem solve and create effective strategiesPosition Qualifications :
Education : High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience : 2+ years of experience in purchasing or related experience.
Prefer experience in automotive / manufacturing area.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements :
Office Environment
Ability to sit for long periods of time
Vision abilities required to validate and enter data on computer