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Procurement Specialist

Rapid City, United States

THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION

As a Procurement Specialist, you play a pivotal role in managing the procurement process for a power electronics manufacturing company. Your responsibilities encompass sourcing, negotiating, and planning the acquisition of critical components and materials. Let’s delve into the details:

Responsibilities:

Sourcing and Procurement:
- Quoting and Procuring: Obtain quotes and purchase electro/mechanical components, fabricated items, printed circuit boards, and hardware using an MRP system.
- Vendor Interface: Establish and maintain relationships with vendors to secure competitive prices and favorable delivery dates.
- Parts Database Maintenance: Update and manage the parts database for buying and quoting purposes.

Research and Evaluation:
- Electronics Components: Research, evaluate, and purchase electronics components based on demand, price, and quality.
- MRO Items: Procure maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) items.
- Miscellaneous Services: Acquire services as needed.

Customer Quotes and Bid Analysis:
- Customer Quotes: Work on customer quotes, ensuring competitive pricing and lead times.
- Bid Results: Analyze bid results and make informed recommendations.
- Purchase Orders (POs): Process purchase orders, review completeness, accuracy, and risk management.

Supply Chain Coordination:
- MRP Demand Monitoring: Monitor MRP demand and exception reports to prepare and distribute POs.
- Vendor Bidding: Obtain at least three bids from qualified vendors.
- Material Shortages: Address material shortages and expedite deliveries with suppliers.

Quality Control and Problem Resolution:
- MRB Issues: Address defective or unacceptable goods/services with quality control personnel and vendors.
- Purchase Order Tracking: Maintain a personal log of purchase orders.
- Supplier Communication: Collaborate with suppliers regarding late deliveries and urgent orders.
- Discrepancy Resolution: Reconcile quantity and pricing discrepancies with the accounting department.

Other Supply Chain duties and projects assigned.

Qualifications:

Education: A bachelor’s degree is advantageous.
Experience: A minimum of 2 years of related experience in purchasing and materials planning, preferably using MRP/ERP systems.
Skills:
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams on process improvement initiatives.
- Strong negotiation skills and excellent oral/written communication.
- Must be a US person and available to work long hours in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Salary: DOE

Benefits Include:

Paid Time Off: 10 days
Paid Holidays: 8 days
Health Insurance: Multiple plans to choose from
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Savings Account
Health Savings Account
401k Matching Retirement

Remember, your role directly impacts the supply chain efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and timely production of power electronics. Your attention to detail, negotiation skills, and ability to manage vendor relationships are critical for success!

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