Procurement Specialist

2 weeks ago


Bloomfield, Connecticut, United States Kamatics Corp. Defunct Full time
Position Summary

The Procurement Specialist will oversee all aspects of purchasing and planning to align with organizational goals and standards. This role focuses on the acquisition of Capital Equipment in accordance with the capital strategy, acting as the intermediary between suppliers and end-users. Candidates must possess strong negotiation skills for purchase agreements and have expertise in sourcing machined components, hardware, and specialized processes. The successful candidate will ensure optimal inventory levels and timely lead times to support operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the procurement process for office supplies and capital investments, including obtaining competitive quotes, negotiating pricing, and issuing purchase orders.
  • Verify the accuracy of purchase orders and ensure compliance with company specifications and procedures.
  • Translate material requirements from engineering specifications and customer needs into actionable purchase orders for suppliers.
  • Plan, schedule, and expedite purchase orders in alignment with management, financial, engineering, quality, and scheduling goals.
  • Establish and maintain visual management tools and performance metrics.
  • Support marketing and engineering initiatives by providing timely quotations based on lead-time requirements.
  • Communicate supplier commitment dates to stakeholders and maintain relationships with suppliers.
  • Collaborate with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies promptly.
  • Address supplier performance issues with management and report any disruptions affecting production flow.
  • Prepare spreadsheets, reports, and presentations as necessary, and maintain procurement documentation and supplier contracts.
  • Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to support business objectives and foster a positive team environment.
  • Ensure a safe and organized work environment by adhering to safety and environmental protocols.
  • Comply with the company's Code of Conduct and Ethics policies.
  • Perform additional tasks as required and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
  • Lead other material-related projects as assigned.
Qualifications

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Management or a related field.
Experience:
  • At least 1 year of relevant experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred.
  • Experience with significant capital acquisitions is advantageous.


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