Procurement Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Procurement Specialist to join our team at Canpack - North America. The successful candidate will be responsible for procuring materials, supplies, services, and MRO in a timely manner at the most efficient cost to fulfill customer commitments and achieve company KPIs.

• Communicate with suppliers to obtain product and service information, including price, availability, and delivery.
• Gather quotations, examine bids, review contracts, negotiate pricing & contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority, and make recommendations for awards.
• Make tactical buying decisions, execute on corporate sourcing programs, and ensure compliance to all purchasing protocols.
• Accurately enter all requisitions / purchase orders in the system on time, submit accurate orders to suppliers, and obtain written acknowledgements from suppliers.
• Monitor vendor performance for quality and delivery.
• Work with all necessary departments to ensure spending budgets are achieved while maintaining necessary stock to deliver on our KPIs.
• Monitor and reduce on-hand inventories, analyze inventory levels, and prepare liability reports for excess and obsolete management.
• Maintain procurement records on services and goods purchased, costs, delivery, and inventories, champion procurement reporting and metrics.
• Manage suppliers for price, delivery, and quality expectations and escalate when appropriate.

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of experience in a Procurement role, ideally in the manufacturing industry.
• Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy and organization.
• Ability to function both independently and as part of a team; must be flexible and excited to grow with the organization.
• Experience managing multiple vendors and assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong critical-thinking skills with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products – SAP experience helpful.

• International Sourcing Experience.
• Analysis Programs.
• Basic Computer Skills.
• Microsoft Excel.
• Bachelor's Degree.

• SCADA.