Supply Chain & Procurement Specialist

Description

You’re skilled at managing end-to-end purchasing and supply chain operations to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant material flow. You partner well with internal teams, vendors, and contract manufacturers to support production schedules, cost control, and process efficiency. You have strong time management skills, and you’re able to effectively shift priorities throughout the day to meet with internal, client, and vendor needs.

Established in 1989 Kings III is a growing, dynamic company. We’re a six-time winner of DFW Top Workplaces and nationally as a USA Today Top Workplace in . We’re on a mission for change – for our communities, our customers, and our company. If you see yourself as a builder and change agent, this is the right place for you.

More than 12% of our employees have been with the company for 10+ years, and an impressive 25% have been with us 5+ years. How do we do it? Here's what our employees say. We seek out creative employees who love opportunities for continuous learning and growth. We value innovation in not just our products, but the way we work, sell, and grow every day.

We celebrate change and are always looking for ways to do things better!

• Manage purchasing activities, including creating and processing purchase orders and maintaining accurate records.
• Source and order materials, supplies, and equipment to meet operational needs.
• Ensure timely delivery of goods, resolve order issues, and coordinate returns of defective items.
• Support non-inventory purchases and invoice processing.

• Build and maintain positive vendor relationships.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and performance standards to optimize cost and quality.
• Evaluate and onboard new suppliers; oversee compliance, tax, and contract requirements.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and track vendor quotations.

• Continuously improve sourcing and procurement processes for efficiency and cost savings.
• Develop and update ordering guides and sourcing plans for key components and assemblies.
• Lead special procurement projects such as new product launches or sub-assembly sourcing.

• Monitor open orders, lead times, and delivery schedules to align with production and operations.
• Coordinate materials for contract manufacturers and oversee receiving and documentation.
• Prepare monthly purchasing and performance reports.

• Conduct quality checks on materials and assemblies.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to resolve quality or supplier issues.

• Communicate effectively with leadership and cross-functional teams to support organizational goals.
• Represent the Supply Chain function in meetings and initiatives.

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by leadership.

• 1 year of supply chain, logistics, or related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, logistics, or a related field required.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in ERP/procurement systems and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Procurement and sourcing best practices.
• Supply chain management and vendor relations.
• Contract negotiation and cost analysis.
• Inventory control and compliance standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management abilities.
• Integrity and ethical judgment.
• Adaptability and initiative.
• Strong collaboration and communication.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• CIPS, CPSM, CSCP, or similar professional certifications preferred.

Our mission is simple - We provide critical communications services to help people in distress.

By living and breathing our mission and Core Values every day in everything we do, Kings III is creating…