Procurement Specialist

As a key member of the Nidec Automatic Feed team, the Procurement Specialist will be responsible for purchasing critical parts, including electrical components, manufactured parts, and other essential components used in the assembly of equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Purchasing and Procurement: Prepare, track, and review purchase orders through the purchasing process, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of critical components.
2. Inventory Management: Utilize knowledge and experience in inventory management to control and manage critical components, ensuring optimal stock levels and minimizing waste.
3. Supplier Management: Identify and screen potential suppliers based on multiple criteria, including price, quality, service support, availability, reliability, and selection, and risk analysis if applicable.
4. Cost Reduction: Identify and realize opportunities for cost reduction, formalizing agreements according to company policy and monitoring supplier compliance with contract terms.
5. Order Management: Follow up on orders to ensure timely delivery of materials, being mindful of product lead times in relation to manufacturing schedules.
6. Market Monitoring: Monitor commodity markets, supplier mergers and acquisitions for positive/negative effects on the company's supply chain and industry trends.
7. Documentation: Prepare and file all purchasing-related documentation, including price changes and engineering updates.
8. Reporting: Prepare and complete reports as required, providing insights into purchasing activities and trends.

Requirements:

1. Experience: Minimum 5 years of purchasing experience.
2. Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management is preferred.
3. Skills: Strong knowledge of electrical components, good math skills, and proficiency in data entry, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
4. Personal Qualities: Attention to detail, accuracy, strong communication skills, and interpersonal skills are required.

Work Environment:

This role operates in a professional office environment, requiring the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand as necessary.