Position Title : Procurement Specialist
Location : Austin, TX
Direct Hire
Purpose :
The procurement Specialist will perform and coordinate purchasing and inventory management activities of the company’s purchased and inventoried supply.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities :
- Collaborate with centers (locations) and other departments to identify purchasing needs.
- Assist with the collection of data and analysis of current inventories to determine required quantities to purchase.
- Actively engage with center staff to maintain accurate inventory information and ensure availability of required quantity to optimize site operations.
- Create and administer purchase orders.
- Work with suppliers to coordinate and track shipments to ensure timely availability of materials.
- Work with Supply Chain leadership to implement purchasing and inventory management practices, and reporting capabilities, to be used for ensuring optimal inventory levels and purchasing processes.
- Maintain purchasing and inventory transactions in the ERP system.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities :
- Hands-on experience with purchasing and inventory management activities, specifically the creation and administration of purchases per supply plans.
- Working knowledge with ERP systems such as Microsoft, SAP, or Oracle; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a plus.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Education and Experience :
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the principal job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards.
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards.
- In-Office Position, mainly sedentary work (office work).
- Must be able to periodically lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
- Must possess auditory and visual acuity.
5 hours ago