Procurement Specialist

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Procurement Specialist to join our team at Daifuku Airport America Corporation. As a Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for purchasing materials, subcontracts, and services for our custom engineered or specialty items.

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate and procure items defined as custom engineered or specialty items used within the Daifuku Airport America Corp (DAAC)/Customer material handling system.
• Authorize Purchase Orders up to $25,000, invoices discrepancies up to $5,000, and the sale of surplus disposable up to $10,000.
• Review descriptions on Purchase Requisitions and solicit competitive bids in accordance with company policies.
• Coordinate the technical review of vendor proposals with the Engineering Design Section.
• Negotiate modifications in vendor's bids and consolidate or adjust quantities to achieve discounts or other price advantages.
• Recommend successful vendor and issue Purchase Orders and/or Change Orders.
• Negotiate claims or adjustments against vendor for defective material or non-performance.
• Locate, identify, and encourage minority vendors to participate in on-going projects, vendor demonstrations, and the bidding process.
• Arrange vendor demonstrations of a select group of products for Engineering and other departments within the system.
• Expedite materials for projects as required to maintain project schedules.
• Supply availability, lead time, and pricing information to Engineering for planning and Procurement of Materials to facilitate more competitive proposals to DAAC customers.
• Participate and assist in the development of short and long range departmental and corporate goals.
• Visit vendor production facilities as required and DAAC project job sites as necessary to update contract status, provide findings to Engineering or Project Management departments, and negotiate new or revised project priorities or production schedules as necessary.
• Accurately enter orders into ERP System including changes or revisions as appropriate.
• Participate with representatives from DAAC Engineering, and using other departments, to modify or develop new item specifications or qualify vendor for approved use.
• Participate in the identity of secondary materials, equipment, and sources of supply.

Requirements

• BA degree in Supply Management, Materials and Logistics Management, Procurement or equivalent strongly preferred.
• 3-5 years of significant experience required in Purchasing Department of a major manufacturer or service organization.
• Optional: 2-4 years of significant experience within a defined engineered commodity group and/or contract administration.
• Strong negotiation skills with the knowledge of contract law, Code and federal procurement policies.
• Computer literate required, with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access and Impromptu. SAP knowledge desired.

Work Environment

Daifuku Airport America Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled, and federal sub/contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or medical condition.

Daifuku Airport America Corporation offers an excellent compensation package including great benefits such as excellent medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays, 401K, Flexible Spending Programs, and more.