What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist position at Sammons Warehouse Solutions?
At Briggs Industrial Solutions, our team members and our culture are just as important to the company as serving our customers. We believe our team members are the key to our success and we pride ourselves in hiring the highest quality people, placing emphasis on safety, ethics, integrity and respect. We are an ESOP-owned company with a customer-first focus. We realize the decisions we make about investments and operating practices ultimately affect the lives of our co-workers, families and business partners. And like those who went before us, every one of us takes that responsibility seriously.
Businesses: Briggs Equipment, Briggs Earth & Ag, Briggs Truck & Rail, Briggs Warehouse Solutions
Mission Statement: Keep business moving by being proactive, accessible, knowledgeable and above all else safe.
Value Proposition: We are an ESOP-owned company with a customer-first focus. Our solutions experts help keep your business moving by being proactive, accessible, knowledgeable and safe.
Values: Balance, Respect, Integrity, Growth, Grit, Safety
Competitive benefits:
Simply stated, Briggs team members strive to do the right thing by exceeding the expectations of each other, our customers and our community.
Businesses: Briggs Equipment, Briggs Earth & Ag, Briggs Truck & Rail, Briggs Warehouse Solutions
Mission Statement: Keep business moving by being proactive, accessible, knowledgeable and above all else safe.
Value Proposition: We are an ESOP-owned company with a customer-first focus. Our solutions experts help keep your business moving by being proactive, accessible, knowledgeable and safe.
Values: Balance, Respect, Integrity, Growth, Grit, Safety
Competitive benefits:
- 401(k)
- Educational Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- Hands On and Virtual Training
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Profit Sharing
Simply stated, Briggs team members strive to do the right thing by exceeding the expectations of each other, our customers and our community.
POSITION PURPOSE:
The Procurement Specialist executes cost effective strategies for the procurement of product and materials used in the business and are in alignment with the company’s overall strategy. Ensures all Briggs Industrial Solutions standards are adhered to and executed consistent with company direction.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Create and Maintain Purchase Orders as requisitioned
- Monitor procurement spend and procedural compliance to increase productivity and drive efficiencies
- Engage with region and local leadership to ensure transfer of slow-moving items
- Ensure timely receipt of goods after purchase orders are created
- Partner with corporate and/or branch leadership to ensure Internal Audit financial controls are exceeded and/or met
- Execute reporting to provide visibility on procurement controls
- Perform other related duties as assigned
minimum qualifications
Basic Knowledge & Competencies:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong customer service and multi-tasking skills
- Strong financial acumen, decision-making and quantitative analysis
- Ability to work with multiple users at various levels of the organization
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel
Previous Experience/Education:
- Experience in supply chain management, purchasing management or related field required
- 3 years’ experience in roles with increasing responsibility preferred
- 3 years’ experience in vendor / supplier management, bidding projects and sourcing negotiation preferred
- Certification in supply chain / purchasing / procurement preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Working conditions are normal for an office environment
- Standing, walking, lifting, twisting, and bending on a frequent basis
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds