Procurement Specialist

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Fall River, US-MA, United States

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Summary:

The Procurement Specialist is responsible managing and improving Branch/Customer Solution Center in-stock fill rates by monitoring inventory levels and adjusting replenishment settings for its assigned vendors and regional distribution network and/or branches. The Procurement Specialist reviews, adjusts and executes daily recommended replenishment orders. The role is also responsible for expediting open POs and managing cost, quantity and defective issues with vendors.

What You'll Do:

• Stock procurement/replenishment for assigned Branch/ Customer Solution Centers and/or assigned supplier lines
• Daily review of critical items below minimum, allocations, or stock outs for all assigned Branch/ Customer Solution Centers
• Address and process stock backorders and stock requests submitted via the system
• Meet or exceed defined item availability service level for all assigned Branch/ Customer Solution Centers and/or assigned supplier lines
• Meet or exceed defined inventory turns for all assigned Branch/ Customer Solution Centers and/or assigned supplier lines
• Work with system planner to ensure accuracy of replenishment system data i.e. (lead-time, forecasting, standard package and buy multiplies)
• Assist Branch/ Customer Solution Centers on special buys i.e. (promo buys) in an effort to enhance and/or protect margins and maintain acceptable inventory levels
• Work with Branch/ Customer Solution Centers associates to perpetuate stock sales growth for all responsible lines/branches
• Assist Branch/ Customer Solution Centers operations with non-conformity receipt issues
• Assist Branch/ Customer Solution Centers with supplier review process/workflow request submission
• Assist Branch/ Customer Solution Centers on project/direct buys in an effort to maximize gross margin potential through applied supplier leverage techniques
• Assist with any system cost maintenance issues through “Vendor Pricing” team for assigned branches and/or assigned supplier lines
• Assist with negotiations of supplier returns to reduce excess/dead stock
• Other duties as assigned

• High School or GED - Required
• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree - Preferred
• Effective communication skills with peers and Branch/DC personnel
• Solid mathematical skills
• Ability to negotiate competitive stock material acquisition cost
• Ability to work with Branch/DC personnel and supplier representatives to identify new potential stocking items
• Ability to prioritize and organize

• Sit:
  Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Constantly – at least 51%
• Walk:
  Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location - Frequently – 21% to 50%
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel:
  Operates a computer and other office machinery - Constantly – at least 51%
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl:
  Must be able to crouch down to stock shelves, pick up boxes, or position oneself to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet - Occasionally – up to 20%
• Climb or balance:
  Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment - Occasionally – up to 20%
• Talk, hear, taste, smell:
  Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions - Constantly – at least 51%

• Up to 10 pounds - Occasionally – up to 20%
• Up to 25 pounds - Occasionally – up to 20%
• Up to 50 pounds - None
• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold - Occasionally – up to 20%
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock - None
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment - None
• Travels to offsite locations - Occasionally – up to 20%

Disclaimer: “Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.”

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