What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist position at GRENZEBACH?
Procurement Specialist
Job Location: Beachwood, OH
Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
- Purchasing goods and services for the company in an efficient and economical manner
- Develop and implement strategies that identify the optimum supplier base, terms of agreement, and pricing methodology
- Execute purchasing activities and policies from the development and implementation of sourcing strategies
- Initiate, develop, and maintain relationships with key vendors and customers
- Select, qualify, and certify appropriate suppliers based on aligned business strategies
- Negotiate, conclude, and maintain quality standards and specifications in regard to price, quality, and customer requirements
- Submit RFQ’s to vendors and review incoming quotations
- Prepare purchase requisitions; approve and issue purchase orders in compliance with company policy; negotiate terms and conditions
- Review Order Acknowledgement to ensure correct and negotiated pricing
- Work closely with operations and engineering to maintain a “just-in-time” level of inventory; keep personnel informed of delivery status
- Work with engineering to find cost-viable alternatives for long lead-time components
- Expedite deliveries and conduct follow-up, when required
- Resolve parts discrepancies and warranty issues; coordinate replacement/returns of materials for credit
- Process accurate receiving records to ensure customer invoices are approved and processed for payment timely
- Produce required reports in a timely manner
- Continuously review and improve purchasing processes and procedures
- Provide ongoing communication and consulting with all involved departments (i.e.; engineering; manufacturing; sales)
- Support Sales Team by providing current material pricing for bids in a timely manner
- Ensure and provide ongoing communications and consulting with involved internal departments (i.e. sales, engineering, manufacturing)
- Maintain and update master quote pricing spread sheet with current costs
- Maintain inventory records and conduct year-end inventory audit
- Arrange for disposal of surplus inventory
Requirements and Attributes:
- Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings, specification, Bills of Material; interpret equipment shop testing specified by engineering
- Able to prepare requests for bids, evaluate bidders, and expedite vendors
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Good PC skills and working knowledge of Acumatica ERP
- Ability to work independently, but also in a team environment
- Strong multi-tasking skills
- Accept responsibility and ownership of duties and tasks
- Detail-oriented and well organized
- Problem-solving skills and abilities
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering
- CPM certification strongly preferred
- Purchasing experience in electro/mechanical manufacturing environment
- Purchasing experience based on engineering specifications
- Previous contact experience with suppliers including some negotiating skills/experience and customer service background
Additional Information:
- Travel Requirements – 5 - 10% travel
- Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently