Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manages purchasing of goods and services in support of business operations
• Evaluates supplier bids, negotiates pricing, and monitors vendor performance
• Ensures timely delivery of materials and adherence to contract terms
• Coordinates with internal departments to define purchasing needs
• Prepares purchase orders and maintains accurate records
• Supports cost savings and process improvement initiatives
• Completes any other duties that may be assigned to complete the job
  
  

Specifically, the scope of this role includes:

• Collaborating with internal stakeholders at operations sites around North America to
  understand their project and on-going materials, with particular attention to indirect
  items such as PPE, uniforms, MRO, and various equipment requirements
• Managing fulfillment of requisitions and purchase orders through delivery and invoice
  payment, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and procedures
• Identifying, evaluating, and qualifying new suppliers for future business opportunities
• Collaborating with approved suppliers to ensure continuity of supplies and services
  required to support time-sensitive site operations activities, including buying and
  leasing equipment
• Developing requests for quotations and proposals, analyzing suppliers' submissions,
  and recommending optimal and justified award recommendations
• Developing long-term purchase agreements, and managing them throughout their
  lifecycles
• Reviewing, understanding, negotiating, and conveying contractual terms and technical
  specifications, and always advocating PSC Group's best interest
• Supporting ongoing administration of a portfolio of products cataloged in
  requisitioning system, and working with operating sites to provide support and training
  on requisitioning system and item catalog
• Addressing supplier compliance, invoicing, and performance issues in the execution of
  orders
• Analyzing demand, supply, and price trends to make recommendations that contribute
  to improving PSC Group's performance
• Regularly publishing reports on procurement activities and performance, and driving
  continuous improvement opportunities
• Supporting other areas of procurement, and company initiatives and projects, as
  required, regularly cross-training with team to continually expand knowledge and
  skillset

The ideal candidate will have the following traits:

• Degreed in supply chain management, logistics, finance, accounting, engineering, or
  other technical or analytical field compatible with a supply chain career path
• Certified in or soon willing to pursue a certificate from ISM or APICS
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Familiar with Oracle Netsuite or similar ERP system
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines on a consistent
  basis
• Able to work in an office environment and on a computer for extended periods
  (standing desks are available)