Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist - Ennis TX
weekly pay - $25-30/hr

The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for performing the purchasing functions as part of a Supply Chain Team and is accountable for the supply management (domestic trade fulfillment and international replenishment) or product hierarchies and for raw material inventory levels for assigned commodities or product lines.  

The Procurement Specialist job is to anticipate and maintain stock levels ensuring the levels can accommodate the sales orders to be produce, anticipate market changes, manage purchase orders, communicate delivery schedules, expedite material, processes return and resolve payment issues. They will also be responsible for ensuring inventory levels are financially feasible and will communicate supplier performance problems (sourcing, delivery, and quality) to the Plant Manager.  

The Procurement Specialist will work within various departments of an organization to perform revenue forecasting, inventory level alignment based on seasonal demands, material planning, and procurement forecasting. They also use an operational supply chain management (SCM) process to develop reliable forecasts. 

Key performance parameters  

• Deadline for PO creation (Daily, Weekly, SLA)  
• Cost control per Project vs Budget – within budgeted hours and/or SLA  
• Internal Customer/Vendor feedback & review  
• Reduction of Budget versus Actual costs

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  
• Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills (verbally and written)  
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office – particularly Microsoft Excel  
• Knowledge and understanding of supply chain concepts and application  
• MRP/ERP system proficiency  
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills  
• Ability to create and follow a schedule  
• Budget management abilities  
• Self-starter with ability to work independently under pressure and react quickly to changing priorities  
• A demonstrated background of strong work habits, clear organizational and communication skills, and the ability to be a productive team member of a growing company 

Education/Experience:  
• 3 or more years of experience working in purchasing  
• Some college-level education  
• One, or more, of the following certifications are preferred: CPM, CPSM, CPP, CPPM, CSCP preferred