Procurement Specialist, Material Planner – Weekend

• Support supplier identification and evaluation
• Execute purchase orders and routine procurement transactions
• Support market research and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and service providers
• Assist with supplier performance tracking and maintain supplier records
• Resolve supplier-related issues, including quality concerns, delivery delays, and invoice discrepancies
• Support supplier onboarding
• Support cost reduction initiatives through purchasing analysis
• Compile purchasing data and prepare reports
• Support procurement budgeting and forecasting
• Coordinate procurement activities with warehouse, operations, transportation, finance, and inventory teams
• Ensure materials and services are delivered according to operational requirements
• Monitor inventory levels and support replenishment activities
• Assist with risk mitigation planning for supply disruptions
• Ensure adherence to company policies, ethical sourcing standards, and applicable regulations
• Maintain procurement records and audit documentation
• Prepare routine procurement reports and maintain documentation

• 1-3 years of procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain experience
• Proficiency with ERP systems and procurement platforms
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Supplier relationship management
• Cost analysis and financial acumen
• Communication and stakeholder management
• Data analysis and reporting
• Process improvement mindset
• Project management skills
• Attention to detail
• Decision-making and problem-solving
• Customer-focused approach
• Occasional movement of items up to 20 lbs
• Frequent walking or standing
• Sustained concentration and analytical effort

Demonstrates expertise in procurement processes, supplier relationship management, and cost analysis while ensuring compliance with ethical sourcing standards. Proficient in data analysis, reporting, and utilizing ERP systems to support procurement activities and decision-making.

• Procurement Experience
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Negotiation and Influencing Skills

• Procurement
• Purchasing
• Sourcing
• Cost Analysis
• Financial Acumen
• Data Analysis
• Reporting
• Process Improvement
• Project Management
• Supplier Performance Tracking

• Analytical Abilities
• Problem-Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Communication
• Stakeholder Management

• Supplier Identification
• Cost-Saving Opportunities
• Risk Mitigation
• Ethical Sourcing Standards
• Procurement Budgeting

• ERP Systems
• Procurement Platforms