Procurement Specialist

With a network of nearly 200 branches, Loomis armored transportation, cash management centers, and cash inventory vaults keep cash flowing throughout financial institutions and retail businesses across the US. Loomis prides itself on providing employees with opportunities for career advancement and job satisfaction. In fact, many of our company’s managers, vice presidents, and corporate executives started out in the branches as driver/guards and tellers. Our work can be challenging, but the thousands who have stayed with our company for decades will tell you that if you have the desire to learn and the drive to succeed, Loomis is the place to be. Come join our team!

Job Overview: This position is responsible for managing the corporate strategic procurement functions for assigned supplies, equipment, and services to obtain the lowest total cost of ownership, considering quality, warranty, service, delivery, lead time, price, and other appropriate considerations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in various projects and productivity savings initiatives and demonstrate sound and logical sourcing principles to drive results.
• Solicit and negotiate favorable terms, volume discounts, and long-term contracts for the procurement of goods, services, and supplies.
• Drive cost reduction/productivity programs consistent with the objectives set forth by the corporation.
• Closely involved with every aspect of supply chain management to maintain reliable and cost-competitive sources of supply.
• Assist the department in developing and implementing policies and procedures.
• Managing and updating the vehicle asset database and all vehicle-related documentation.
• Mobile Device procurement and management.
• Monitor open purchase orders to ensure on-time, in-full delivery per the company's needs.
• Responsible for stock issuance and returns for production activities.
• Manages the workflow to ensure purchase orders and other inventory control records are properly processed and maintained in accordance with established standard operating procedures.
• Takes responsibility for purchases in support of customer-related business processes or for internal use.
• Discusses defects and delivery problems with suppliers and is responsible for negotiating refunds.
• Coordinates with operations, maintenance, warehouse, IT, and manufacturing to ensure proper scheduling and movement of goods and supplies.
• Under general supervision, and occasional direct supervision, performs assignments requiring experience and knowledge of standard concepts within their field.
• Displays core job competencies by analyzing possible solutions using standard procedures while developing advanced skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Primary Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 2 -5 years procurement experience
• Must have the following skills:
• Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Ability to follow through on tasks to Completion.
• High degree of initiative; self-starter is a must.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Excellent customer service and supplier relations skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Benefits:
Loomis offers one of the most comprehensive employee benefit packages in the industry, which includes:

• Vacation and Sick Time (PTO) as well as Paid Holidays
• Health & Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Basic Life Insurance Plan
• Voluntary Life Insurance Plan
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Account
• Industry-leading Training and Development

Loomis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.