Electronics Procurement Specialist

2 weeks ago


Bloomington, Illinois, United States Zentech Manufacturing I Full time
Job Overview

Summary:

The Procurement Specialist is tasked with fostering supplier relationships, negotiating pricing structures, analyzing market trends and risks, collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders, selecting optimal suppliers, and enhancing lead times as required.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the acquisition of materials in a manner that is both efficient and effective, adhering to company policies and customer agreements regarding Approved Vendor List (AVL) compliance, pricing, quality, and delivery timelines.
  • Make informed decisions regarding the management and placement of all purchase orders, including order initiation, expediting, rescheduling, and cancellations, while ensuring prompt resolution of any discrepancies related to non-conforming materials, goods receipt issues, and invoice inquiries.
  • Engage with vendor partners to gather essential product details, pricing, availability, delivery schedules, shipping regulations, product quality, and other significant requests.
  • Reduce inventory levels by aligning materials with production work orders and adjusting as necessary when production schedules change.
  • Initiate corrective measures and escalate issues to prevent overdue orders from disrupting the production timeline.
  • Collaboratively oversee established procurement automation processes, focusing on optimization, troubleshooting, and maintaining data accuracy within the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system.
  • Manage variances in material costs, identify opportunities for savings, and implement cost-reduction strategies.
  • Work closely with the quality assurance team to resolve any quality-related concerns.
  • Establish and nurture strategic partnerships with key suppliers.
  • Comprehend internal workflows and the impact of the buyer role on upstream and downstream processes, proactively addressing potential challenges.
  • Communicate and collaborate across various departments to facilitate purchasing decisions and resolve product-related issues.
  • Generate reports and analyze data to support job functions.
  • Assist with special initiatives, such as continuous improvement projects, specialized reporting, or other assigned tasks.

Qualifications:

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively under pressure.
  • Proficient negotiation and analytical capabilities.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, along with strong interpersonal abilities while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Proactive in identifying issues and implementing solutions.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
  • Detail-oriented with strong multitasking abilities.


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