Raymond West is looking for a dynamic Procurement Specialist to join our team! As a Procurement Specialist at Raymond West, you will play a crucial role in managing the procurement of indirect goods and services. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that the organization receives high-quality products and services at the best possible cost. You will work closely with various departments, vendors, and stakeholders to optimize procurement strategies and drive cost savings.

Raymond West is committed to providing our customers with end-to-end warehouse solutions. We bring you our industry-leading expertise in lift trucks, racking, conveyor, dock and door, rentals, parts, and service. Our customers trust us to provide the right supply chain solutions and services to keep their business up and running.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary duties and responsibilities will vary with the specific position. Typical responsibilities are listed below. This list is not inclusive.

• Vendor Management: Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with indirect suppliers and service providers. Negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions to secure favorable agreements.
• Cost Optimization: Continuously assess and analyze procurement costs, seeking opportunities for cost reduction while maintaining quality and service levels.
• Supplier Performance: Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, ensuring adherence to contract terms, quality standards, and delivery schedules.
• Procurement Strategy: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute procurement strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives.
• Market Research: Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and emerging technologies to make informed procurement decisions.
• Sourcing: Identify alternative sources for indirect goods and services, fostering competition and driving supplier performance improvement.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements in all procurement activities.
• Cost Analysis: Conduct cost analyses and financial assessments to support decision-making and cost-saving initiatives.
• Contract Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of contracts, agreements, and supplier performance metrics.
• Reporting: Prepare and present regular procurement reports to management, highlighting key performance indicators and cost-saving opportunities.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong negotiation skills and contract management experience.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent Organizational Time Management skills
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, standard operating procedures, and company policies.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
• Must be able to maintain effective working relationships with employees, Co-workers, and Managers in other departments.
• Must be willing to work off-hours as specific needs dictate and willing to assume more responsibility as required.
• Willing to attend seminars and classes to update/improve various skills.
• Capable of making sound decisions.
• Able to operate motor vehicles and forklifts.
• Must be able to provide a current, valid, unrestricted driver license.

Education/Experience:

Minimum Education and Experience: Determined by position.

• High School Diploma/GED, Preferred bachelor's degree (Business, Supply Chain Management, or other related field), prior procurement experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Travel Requirement:

• 5% (2 hours a week)
• Must be able to be insured by Raymond West.

Physical Requirements:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Position is Sedentary
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Position will be required to go onto job sites to perform duties where construction is underway.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The position will require employees to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to smell.
• Position requires the employee to climb/balance/stoop/kneel/crouch and crawl.
• The noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud.

Pay Range:

• The hourly range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00. The specific pay offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

Qualified candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Raymond West provides medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance, life insurance, personal time off, holiday pay and a great team to work with!

Check us out at . Raymond West has a great group of loyal and hardworking employees who help us maintain our exemplary level of sales and service.

Apply on-line via the submit resume button provided. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all qualified persons to apply. We encourage qualified military veterans and persons with disabilities to submit their resume online. We are a drug free company.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR * 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.