Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

Job Summary:

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for planning, directing, and executing the purchasing plan and supply chain management for Sheridan Publishing Grand Rapids, MI and other duties as assigned. This includes negotiation of materials and supplies.  

Duties/Responsibilities:

• establish and implement purchasing policies, procedures and best practices
• monitor ongoing compliance with purchasing policies and procedures
• direct procurement policies to ensure all items are purchased and delivered within budget and time constraints
• identify and source new suppliers and vendors
• manage vendor and supplier selection process based on price, quality, support, capacity and reliability
• develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and vendors
• establish and update an approved vendor/supplier database
• develop, negotiate and administer purchasing agreements and contracts with suppliers in support of organizational requirements
• evaluate contracts to ensure compliance with legal requirements and organizational policies
• monitor supplier and vendor compliance with contractual agreements
• measure and manage the vendor and supplier cost, quality and delivery performance
• oversee supplier compliance with internal quality standards and external regulations

• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• college degree in business, materials management, operations management, engineering or related field or commensurate experience
• experience in purchasing and procurement
• working knowledge of project management principles and practices
• working knowledge of all laws and regulations relating to procurement and contracts
• knowledge of purchasing and supply chain systems, LEAN principles of planning and MRP/ERP systems often required
• financial acumen
• high competency level in MS Office applications

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• Strong negotiation skills – success negotiating without optimal leverage
  • Contracts, including favorable terms & conditions
  • Pricing
  • Experience with revisiting contracts for renegotiation in response to changing business circumstances
• Inventory management experience (inventory turns / accuracy)
  • Understanding how to reconcile off-system and/or exception activity
• Strong relationship-building skills

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.  

• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities. 

CJK Group is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation to apply for employment, please contact the location HR Manager at 616-818-4396 or Sheridan.com/careers/