What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist position at Kimco Staffing?
We are searching for a Procurement Specialist to work in a large and reputable Aerospace Manufacturing company located in Fullerton.
Position: Procurement Specialist
Location: Fullerton, CA
Pay rate: $40
Contract - 3 to 6 months
How to Apply: Please submit your resume for consideration
About Kimco:
With Over 25 years of Award Winning Service in the California Market, Kimco has placed over 20,000 associates with employers in Southern California. It's this dedication and determination that makes Kimco Staffing Services your premier California employment connection!
Position: Procurement Specialist
Location: Fullerton, CA
Pay rate: $40
Contract - 3 to 6 months
Position summary: Purchases raw materials, parts, assemblies, equipment, supplies, and services at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, delivery, and other factors. Makes and implements decisions which impact the supplier base, including source selection, cost reduction strategies, and service level commitments.
Essential Functions:
- Places purchase orders in MRP for production, non-production, and service items with approved suppliers
- Initiates procurement strategies with suppliers, including blanket PO’s, pricing discounts based on total dollar volume, and supported Kanbans
- Establishes strong relationship with key suppliers through regularly scheduled meetings, teleconferences, or visits
- Issues requests for quotations to suppliers on new parts and established parts to get competitive bids and updated pricing and delivery schedules
- Negotiates with suppliers to achieve price reductions, and maintains a record of cost reduction achievement
- Meets with product team and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods and determine corrective action
- Reviews open order status, incorporating MRP changes (expediting, reducing, increasing, canceling) as they occur
- Resolves supplier billing discrepancies
- Works with the receiving department and quality assurance department to resolve PO’s on suspense for documentation and quality discrepancies
Role Qualifications:
- Good communication and negotiating skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word or Excel
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Proficient in the use of MRP systems (SAP, Epicor, etc.)
About Kimco:
With Over 25 years of Award Winning Service in the California Market, Kimco has placed over 20,000 associates with employers in Southern California. It's this dedication and determination that makes Kimco Staffing Services your premier California employment connection!
Location/Region: Fullerton, CA
Salary : $40