Procurement Specialist

Job Purpose

To oversee the procurement of goods and services and manage inventory and the company supply chain to ensure consistent supply and delivery of goods and services while identifying possible obstacles that may affect productivity

• Ensure the cost-effective purchase of materials and services while maintaining quality and compliance standards
• Vendor Management to Include:
• Develop action and remediation plans with vendors to address backorders, order issues or vendor performance concerns
• Track vendor performance
• Research and find vendors that meet established ISO 17025, regulatory & food safety requirements who produce quality products within budget while ensuring that all the products meet required specifications
• Gather required vendor approval documents and prepare quotes, proposals, purchase terms
• Partner with the business office to resolve system and/or invoice cost discrepancies and determine appropriate corrective actions
• Manage all site inventory through the ERP system by maintaining adequate stock levels, accurate inventory tracking & documentation, and accurate shipping, purchase, and pricing records
• Oversee inventory reconciliation
• Analyze, document, investigate and report inventory discrepancies, report damaged or unusable inventory and identify reasons for variance
• Return defective merchandise and ensure proper and timely credit is received from vendors
• Oversee the shipping & receiving programs and shipping & receiving of materials and drive efficiencies and continuous improvement within shipping, receiving & the inventory management system
• Train Log
  10 personnel in the use of the ERP system and in shipping, receiving and inventory control procedures
• Create and maintain documentation (SOP’s, WKI’s, and forms) related to procurement, shipping, receiving and inventory management
• Act as a member of the Log
  10 Food Safety Team supporting the Food Safety Plan, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), International Standards Organization (ISO) requirements, Safe Quality Food (SQF) requirements and the food safety and quality program
• Other Duties as Required

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred

Specialized Knowledge

• Advanced Computer Skills
• Highly Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Procurement, Shipping, Receiving and Inventory Control
• Use of an ERP system

Skills

• Ability to Follow Written and Verbal Direction
• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
• Project Management
• Negotiation
• Strong Problem-solving Skills

Other Characteristics

• Attention to Detail
• Able to Work Independently
• Able to Make Sound Decisions
• Positive Attitude and Ability to Work as Part of a Team
• Professional Certification(s)
• Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) certification
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in inventory management & procurement role
  
  Working Conditions:
• Temperature Controlled Facility Environment