What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement and AP Specialist position at ergon?
Ergon Marine Industrial Supply Inc. is seeking a Procurement and Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist to support purchasing, invoice reconciliation, and inventory coordination.
In this role, you will work with vendors, contractors, vessel personnel, and shoreside teams to help ensure supplies are purchased on time, records are accurate, and operational needs are met. If you enjoy managing details, solving problems, and working collaboratively, we encourage you to apply.
What You'll Do:
- Assist with the timely purchase of supplies to support EMIS operations.
- Support cost-effective purchasing in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Assist with invoice reconciliation and maintain accurate purchasing documentation.
- Coordinate with vendors, contractors, vessel personnel, and shoreside personnel to support operational needs and resolve issues.
- Assist with coordinating maintenance and repairs for vessel appliances.
- Support inventory control of marine supplies.
- Assist with shipping and receiving as needed.
- Support reporting initiatives as needed.
- Report unsafe or hazardous conditions and nonconformities to your supervisor.
- Build and maintain productive working relationships across the team.
Education and Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work collaboratively with employees and external partners.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications:
- College degree; relevant experience will also be considered.
- SAP experience.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Exposure to the marine industry.
Why Ergon Inc.?
At Ergon, we are a relationship-driven, family-owned company that values each employee's growth and contributions. Headquarters in Flowood, Mississippi, we take pride in maintaining a close-knit, small-company atmosphere while offering exceptional career opportunities. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching & profit sharing
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans
- Additional voluntary benefits
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
- Tuition assistance
At Ergon Inc., we live by our core values:
- Empowered Service: Together, we're committed to delivering unparalleled service. We do what's right, provide solutions, and foster stronger relationships with our teams and customers. Employee safety is our top priority and the first consideration in all aspects of our service. That's empowered service.
- Selfless Leadership: We lead with compassion and put those around us before ourselves. We don't say we're experts; we demonstrate it through technical expertise, category innovation, and care for what we do. We call this selfless leadership.
- Purposeful Growth: We believe employee and company growth go hand in hand. We build our legacy together to ensure future success through purposeful growth. The company has continually reinvested heavily in the business, not just growing for the sake of growth but growing carefully and strategically.
- Respectful Relationships: Together, we foster a culture of respect, acceptance, and diversity of ideas and people. Our differences make us stronger. We're united by our shared values, constantly forging respectful relationships.
Come and join the Ergon team!
We are an EEO/AAP employer.
Job Role: Procurement and AP Specialist
Location: Vicksburg, MS