Procurement Specialist Job Listing at Kelly Services in Kent, OH (Job ID 9372311)

Description

Procurement Specialist
Location: Kent, OH
Salary: $50,000-75,000
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7AM-4PM or 8AM-5PM

Position Overview:
Kelly Services has partnered with a global client in the manufacturing industry seeking a Procurement Specialist skilled in negotiation and cost management to join their team. This position is on-site at the Kent facility but will be highly integrated with the company's America's procurement team. Apply today for immediate consideration!

Duties will include:

• Process purchase requisitions from our internal ERP system, Spare Part associates, and all items that support maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO).
• Regularly maintain relevant data within the ERP and document management systems.
• Maintain and update purchase order status on a regular basis and communicate that status with the relevant associates.
• Negotiate agreements and supply contracts to secure lowest cost and shortest delivery.
• Coordinate with shipping agencies and suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and oversee the integrity and quality of delivered goods.
• Perform periodic site visits and supplier risk assessments to ensure new potential suppliers are viable and existing suppliers remain viable partners.
• Regularly prepare reports on Key Performance Indicators and other relevant analysis.
• Collaborate with internal departments on relevant projects such as cost savings and inventory optimization.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Other tasks and projects as assigned by manager.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Experience:
Mandatory

• Minimum 3-year experience in a purchasing role or similar position with sound knowledge of supply chain procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and with business application software, purchasing and resource planning systems.

Desirable

• 3-to-5-year purchasing experience with strong knowledge of purchasing processes and procedures
• Work experience in an OEM or other manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing spend categories (i.e. Fabrications, Machining, Metals, Electronics, MRO)
• SAP Experience is a plus.

Education:

• A bachelor's degree in business or a related field required. Candidates with a high school diploma and 7+ years of relevant experience will also be considered.
• Additional education or relevant professional certifications such as CPIM or CSCP is a plus.

Interpersonal skills and behavioral competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Highly organized and efficient in approaching tasks.  Ability to multitask required.
• Independent self-starter with strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills required.
• Strong team player, work ethic and commitment to win required.
• Customer-focused required.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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