The Procurement Specialist is responsible for completing required project assignments and work tasks. The focus will be on procurement processes, supporting production planning execution, and other supply chain activities. Throughout the assignment, there will be a heavy emphasis placed on safety, teamwork, and process improvements.
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· Issue, update, and monitor purchase orders to ensure accurate data and reporting.
· Communicate with vendors using email and phone to request delivery dates and current pricing.
· Resolve supply and delivery issues with suppliers by proactively finding solutions and stressing urgency of deliveries to keep projects on schedule.
· Monitor Purchasing group mailbox to capture data and transfer to ERP tool.
· Interfacing with multiple departments within Westrock (Receiving, Performance Excellence, Engineering, Production, and Accounts Payable) to complete work tasks and projects
· Document and Update Job Related Work Processes and Procedures
Send large component quote packages out for bid to multiple suppliers. Receive, manage, and organize returned information.
· Advanced VLookup and pivot table analysis skills in Excel
· Demand forecasting experience
· Strong influential communication skills
· 5+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
· 3+ years of strategic/preferred vendor management experience
Some college or higher education
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.