Procurement Specialist

MITER Brands is seeking a highly skilled Procurement Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our supply chain team, you will be responsible for procuring optimal levels of materials and services needed to meet production requirements and customer demand with minimal inventory investment.

• Act as a fiduciary to the company by planning for and procuring materials and services as assigned.
• Interpret data relative to material usage to optimize investment in material inventory while maximizing service to the customer.
• Monitor and/or plan for changing inventory requirements through participation in the company Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
• Effectively interface with suppliers to issue purchase orders on a timely basis.
• Expedites and defers the delivery of purchased items to meet delivery schedules.
• Review purchase requisitions for proper authorization levels and other required data.
• Obtain quotes from suppliers and assist in negotiating the most cost-effective solutions for MIWD considering TAC (Total Acquisition Costs).
• Maintain supply chain related data and reports.
• Communicate with production and receiving staff to monitor the status of incoming goods.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Two to three years of planning or buying experience in a high-volume manufacturing facility.
• Knowledge and ability to deploy APICS, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, and Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Ability to multi-task and effectively motivate team members and others with diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Software and DataWorks or other operating systems as required.
• Excellent problem-solving and negotiation skills.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Medical plans with HRA or HSA options.
• Prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary life insurance.
• Supplemental hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurances.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Teladoc.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Yearly wellness clinic.