Central Procurement Specialist

PGT Trucking, Inc. is on the lookout for a skilled Central Procurement Specialist to join our corporate team. This position plays a crucial role in overseeing the daily management of parts for all PGT facilities. We seek a meticulous individual with a strong background in parts procurement and vendor negotiations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee a computerized inventory system for parts, supplies, and materials essential for service operations.
• Conduct regular physical inventory checks to ensure accuracy against the inventory database.
• Schedule and perform inventories to maintain sufficient stock levels of truck parts and materials.
• Initiate reorder processes for necessary items and eliminate obsolete inventory.
• Identify and report any discrepancies in inventory records.
• Engage in negotiations with various vendors, assessing prices for cost efficiency, and evaluating the quality of materials to recommend suitable suppliers.
• Maintain the organization of the parts storage area, ensuring proper receipt, inspection, and storage of truck components.
• Assign identification numbers to all parts and manage bin locations effectively.
• Continuously seek ways to enhance operations, reduce turnaround times, and foster collaborative work environments.
• Verify the accuracy of invoices for received parts and materials.
• Communicate with vendors to confirm charges and ensure proper credits for undelivered items and warranty claims.
• Establish a comprehensive parts master and implement barcode systems to manage inventory effectively.
• Process and code work orders accurately.
• Handle client invoicing efficiently.
• Administer part return programs as needed.
• Act as a liaison to resolve client issues.
• Collaborate with corporate sales teams and technicians.
• Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly reports to management.
• Maintain updated inventory lists and track purchase orders diligently.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of three years of experience in heavy-duty parts management.
• Proven experience in negotiating National Account Purchasing Agreements.
• Extensive knowledge of parts, materials, and supplies relevant to truck and auto repair operations.
• Understanding of inventory control principles and practices.
• Proficient in computer usage, spreadsheets, and the ability to interpret parts diagrams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• High school diploma required; a college degree or equivalent experience in a high-volume parts department is preferred.
• Exceptional telephone communication skills; experience with Paragon and AS400 software is advantageous.
• A skills assessment may be conducted to evaluate qualifications.