Procurement Specialist

Job Title: Procurement Specialist

Employee Type: Full Time, Hourly

Reports to: Supply Chain Director

Job Location: Wichita, KS, USA

Experience: 2+ years of purchasing/inventory control experience in manufacturing environment

Job Duties

• Follows policies and procedures for the purchase of goods and services
• Complete PO’s for outside operations with oversight from purchasing manager
• Negotiates pricing agreements; follow supplier contractual guidelines
• Selects vendors on the basis of price, capability, and past performance following departmental guidelines
• Inspect Condition of material upon arrival for damage, correct quantities
• Makes certain that purchasing documents with specifications are completed properly and the terms and conditions of the purchase are appropriate
• Maintain accurate records in Visual ERP, including price histories and any problems in doing business with particular vendors
• Works closely with managers scheduling production
• Prepare and paste labels on shipments accurately, handle outgoing shipments by checking them physically and packaging to ensure no damage to parts will occur
• Solicit RFQ’s for business unit supplies, raw material, and outside operations, small tools as required
• Maintain vendor/customer contacts
• Optimize min/max levels of consumables inventory
• Arrange transportation goods to and from Suppliers as required
• Accurately Issue material to shop employees as required & maintain shop supply/tool crib area
• Assist in the completion of cycle counting, and end of the month inventory (counting, adjustments)
• Work independently and also as a team member
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 2+ years of buyer/inventory experience in manufacturing environment
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Associates degree a plus but not required
• Experience implementing cost reductions
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Knowledge of Visual ERP system preferred

Working Conditions:

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
• Some overtime may be necessary
• Regular attendance is mandatory and must follow all work safety programs
• The essential duties job may require the ability to stoop; to reach; to stand, to walk and sit for extended periods of time; to push and/or pull objects weighing up to 30 pounds; to lift and carry objects weighing up to 15 pounds; to use finger dexterity to operate a computer and other office equipment and hand strength to grasp files and other objects; to perceive the attributes of objects by touch; to hear and verbally exchange ideas and information with the public, staff and others on the phone and in the office. Frequently being on foot, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, climb stairs and kneeling and/or crouch to retrieve files and other items. Writing to complete reports and service requests.

Competitive Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with competitive rates
• Ancillary benefits such as YMCA memberships
• Two weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Life Insurance and disability coverage
• Voluntary Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Teledoc, virtual doctor visits
• And more!