Procurement Specialist

Company Description

Ingram Marine Group encompasses our operating units involved in transporting bulk commodities on America's inland waterways, delivering fuel and supplies to the towing industry, and providing a ship anchorage in Louisiana. As the leading carrier, we operate a fleet that transport aggregates, grain, fertilizer, coal, ores, alloys, steel products, chemicals, and other products.

We're committed to being the best at whatever we do. We're continuously growing, adapting, and responding, and we're successful because of the outstanding hard work and creative energy of our associates.

Job Description

Ingram Marine Group is looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist in our Paducah, KY location. As a key member of the Supply Chain team, this role supports the flow of materials, services, and information that keep our operations running smoothly. Reporting to Supply Chain Management, the position collaborates with internal teams and suppliers to execute purchasing activities, support supplier strategies, and assist with inventory, warehousing, and vessel needs. This role offers broad exposure to all facets of the supply chain while contributing to cross-departmental projects and day-to-day operational success.

• Creating reports as needed to track supplier and team performance metrics and to support negotiations and supplier strategy
• Assisting and supporting Supplier Strategy development and execution
• Working interdepartmentally to minimize match exceptions and other related procure to pay functions
• Supporting inventory accounting tasks.
• Managing Supplier Performance
• Ensuring audit compliance
• Processing requisitions and POs
• Managing supplier bid process for assigned suppliers or items
• Negotiating with vendors using fact based negotiation to obtain best value
• Interfacing with suppliers, internal stakeholders and supply chain staff to support supply chain functions
• Managing miscellaneous projects assigned
• Supporting warehouse operations as assigned
• Managing various administrative functions, including, but not limited to:
  • Company vehicle maintenance, acquisition, disposal and documentation
  • Blanket PO management
  • Order discrepancies
  • Manage office supplies
  • Filing and data management

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 0-1 years of experience 
• Able to travel 5% of the time
• On call/call in duties as required
• Periodic Warehouse work
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Able to evaluate supplier cost structures and analyze quotes
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to work in a warehouse environment as needed

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

If you are requesting reasonable accommodation or disability assistance in submitting your application, you may email us at [email protected]

Ingram Marine Group and its affiliates (“Company”) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. 

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