Our professional Team Members are committed to providing service excellence and are passionate about going above and beyond to exceed our customer’s expectations. We are looking for individuals who have integrity with strong initiative and relentless attention to detail to do the right thing. We continue to find ways to innovate, lead and make a positive difference in the world. Join our successful team and have an impact on sustainability, one day at a time.

PADNOS is a full-service recycling company handling paper, plastic, metals and electronic recycling. We tailor recycling programs for industrial and commercial clients throughout the United States. PADNOS was founded over a century ago in Holland, MI. The company has thrived as a family business through four generations and has grown to be a market leader and best in class innovator.

Join a growing, sustainable company that offers the opportunity for growth. We invest in our team members and offer the following benefits:

• Competitive Wage
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 100% Tuition reimbursement for Team Members
• 75% Tuition Reimbursement for dependents
• First Time Home Buying Assistance
• 401K Match and Profit Sharing
• Performance Driven Bonuses

Job Summary: The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for supplier onboarding, overseeing the goods receipt process and addressing concerns, reporting procurement KPI and creating and maintaining asset numbers and item numbers.

Primary Responsibilities / Essential Functions:

• Experienced level of professional purchasing activities, typically requiring a bachelor's degree in business and 1 years of experience, or equivalent. Team Members at this level have the authority to purchase at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, delivery and other factors, raw materials, equipment, machinery and/or supplies for the operation of the organization.
• Onboard suppliers working with other procurement team members, internal stakeholders, and suppliers to collect and enter all necessary information, including training suppliers on accessing the supplier portal of our procurement software.
• Oversees goods receipt process for indirect materials and services, following up with internal stakeholders and accounting on missing receipts and unmatched invoices.
• Report on key department metrics such as First Pass Yield providing explanations for changes in each metric.
• Create and maintain PADNOS equipment asset numbers in our asset tracking system.
• Assist with stock item creation.
• Assist with ordering stock items.
• Materials purchased are processed, consumed, or used in the organization and are not purchased for direct resale. This is not a merchandising buyer.

PADNOS Expectations of all Team Members:

• Adheres to all PADNOS Policies and Procedures.
• Always conducts self in a manner consistent with PADNOS Values.
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude with all contacts.
• Consistently reports to work on time and prepared to perform the duties of the position.
• Meets productivity standards and performs duties as workload necessitates.
• Maintains the privacy of all company proprietary information.
• Treats visitors, vendors, customers, and team members with dignity and respect.
• Can safely perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Required/Desired Qualifications & Motor/Sensory/Physical Requirements:

Education, Training, and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field required.
• Proven experience in indirect materials procurement, with a focus on cost savings and process improvement.
• Industrial/manufacturing experience preferred.
• Previous experience facilitating and managing change within an organization preferred.

Specific Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Basic comprehension of finance and accounting, including sales/use tax and how cost centers and charge accounts are tied to departments for coding orders/invoices.
• Knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures (requisitions, RFPs, sourcing events, receiving, etc.).
• Proficiency in using procurement software and tools.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and e-procurement tools.
• Process oriented, accountable, and disciplined; must be highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to organize, multitask, prioritize, and work under pressure.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Motor/Sensory/Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer and performing repetitive motions.
• Moderate to high level of mental and/or visual fatigue and eyestrain may result from looking at a computer screen for extended periods of time.
• Occasional bending at the waist, stooping, kneeling, and crouching, and occasionally ascending and descending stairs.
• The ability to lift up to 15 pounds frequently; the ability to lift 15-50 pounds very occasionally.
• Manual dexterity required to operate modern office equipment.
• Ability to travel between sites occasionally as needed.

The above information has been designed to describe the general nature and level of work performed as noted. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.