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.

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.