Procurement Specialist

4 days ago

Aberdeen, North Carolina, United States Meridian Zero Degrees Full time
Job Title: Purchasing Agent

Job Summary:

The Purchasing Agent will be responsible for procuring high-quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in the correct amounts. This role requires a strong understanding of the company's purchasing process and the ability to identify areas for improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Purchase materials and services that meet organizational financial objectives.
  • Develop and implement strategic procurement initiatives to drive cost savings and improve efficiency.
  • Collaborate with the Sales, Production, and Operations departments to ensure seamless procurement processes.
  • Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production, and distribution capabilities.
  • Prepare purchase orders and review requisitions for goods and services.
  • Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.
  • Maintain accurate records of items purchased, costs, delivery, product performance, and inventories.
  • Review product specifications and maintain a working technical knowledge of the goods or services to be purchased.
  • Meet with vendors to obtain information about products and services like prices, availability, and delivery schedules.
  • Examine or test items prior to making purchase selections.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in technical, manufacturing, or logistics field, preferred
  • ERP experience required, preferably SAP

Skills and Abilities:

  • Possesses exceptional negotiation and persuasion skills when dealing with vendors.
  • Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision-making abilities when selecting a vendor or product.
  • Has strong reading comprehension and listening, critical thinking, and written and verbal communication skills.
  • Has knowledge of industry products and services that best benefit the company.
  • Keeps up-to-date on new developments in the industry and the reasonable costs for new and emerging products and services.
  • Shows strong math skills as well as an ability to work within a strict budget.
  • Has the ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.

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