Procurement Specialist

The Procurement Specialist position at STULZ USA focuses on sourcing manufacturing materials and MRO items and supplies. Base pay range: $50,000.00/yr - $60,000.00/yr Essential Duties and Responsibilities Procures materials through manufacturers, OEMs, and other suppliers as necessary. Expedites purchase orders to ensure on?time delivery and acceptable supplier performance. Negotiates price and overall cost, terms, and delivery of all manufacturing and MRO sourced items. Assists in monitoring and tracking vendor performance through product performance, customer satisfaction surveys, and customer outreach. Maintains acceptable inventory levels within guidelines while ensuring an uninterrupted flow of materials. Maintains ITEM master file data for primary and secondary vendors, vendor part numbers, lead times, cost structures, unit of measure, and pricing discounts/structure. Reviews and analyzes the MRP exception report and resolves open issues with the vendor and the specific internal STULZ department/area affected. Plans material requirements based on MRP recommendations and coordinates closely with Planning, Sales, Engineering, Production, Maintenance and Marketing to ensure forecasting accuracy and alignment. Manages non?conformance materials (contacting vendor, processing RMAs, receiving credits or replacements). Works collaboratively with department team members in the development and formation of strategic sourcing agreements. Communicates material exceptions promptly to avoid operational interruptions. Maintains an active working relationship with established vendors. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education / Experience BS or BA degree in a related field preferred. 2?4 years of procurement experience. High level of commitment to customer service and teamwork. SAP experience preferred; MRP experience a must. Experience in all aspects of purchasing in an industrial/manufacturing environment. Comprehensive understanding of the STULZ business model and the role and impact of procurement. Strong sourcing, negotiation, expediting, interpersonal, cost analysis, and problem?resolution skills. Analytical computer skills with Microsoft Office Products, especially Excel. Detail?oriented and familiar with engineering specifications and drawings/prints. Strong administrative and organizational skills. Experience working in a dynamic organization, operating independently and under pressure, handling multiple concurrent tasks, and managing changing priorities. Language Skills Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to read and write in English. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees and vendors. Mathematical Skills Basic math skills required. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, use hands to finger, reach with hands and arms, stoop, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision ability required includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly exposed to an office environment in a manufacturing plant. Seniority Level Associate Employment Type Full?time Job Function Purchasing Industries Industrial Machinery Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr