Procurement Specialist

Job Duties and Qualifications

• Under direct supervision, plans sourcing of goods and services to support manufacturing, field operations, technology, or project management strategic plans at the plant level
• Complies with and executes Category Management strategies in accordance with policies and procedures
• Issues purchase orders in response to material requirements established by manufacturing, field operations, or projects. Implements agreements for local procurement of goods and services not covered under Category Management
• Creates request for quotations (RFQ) and organizes competitive biddings from various suppliers to obtain the best quality, delivery, and price for goods and services
• Assesses supplier performance. Job tasks, correctly performed, impact indirectly on cost containment, efficiency, profitability or operations

Requirements: 

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in a technical, business, or similar discipline required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in procurement or production environment. Advanced procurement certification preferred (CPM, etc.)
• Purchase to Pay knowledge is desirable.