Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

Duration:            4 Months Contract

Location:             Orlando, FL (Onsite)

Summary

This position is a contract position that is expected to be for 4 month and is on-site in Orlando, FL.

• Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5PM / Less than 25% of travel

As a Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for sourcing complex materials and services through competitive processes, new product development, and exploring new supplier offerings. You will lead the competition, redesign, and procurement of innovative solutions that drive significant cost savings and enhance productivity across the organization. Additionally, you will establish and maintain strong supplier relationships, while utilizing tools and processes to improve supplier performance and drive continuous cost improvements. 

Responsibilities: 

Direct Part Procurement:

• Work within the ERP system to evaluate and issue purchase orders to suppliers 
• Manage all procurement aspect's specific part categories, such as excess and shortages, past due purchase orders, and daily receipts of purchased parts 
• Support RMA process for assigned part categories 

Supplier Performance:

• Track and publish supplier KPI's 
• Work with supplier to develop improvement action plans when necessary 
• Execute annual PPV activities with assigned supply base 

Continuous Improvement:

• Document process and procedures to support procurement department 
• Drive improvement to reduce excess and obsolete inventory 
• Negotiate with supplier to generate positive PPV 
• Identifying potential suppliers, visiting existing suppliers and building / maintaining relationships 

Details:

Requirements:  

Required:

·         Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of three to five years' experience 

·         Significant ERP experience (IFS experience, a plus) 

·         Skilled use of all Microsoft Office products 

Preferred Experience:

·         Strong working knowledge of mechanical procurement concepts and technical drawings 

·         Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as an ability to 'read' the market

·         CPSM Certification