PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST Electrolux Midea Appliance Manufacturing (EMAM) Location: Anderson, South Carolina | Work Arrangement: On-Site Position Summary Electrolux Midea Appliance Manufacturing (EMAM) is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage the full lifecycle of daily purchase orders (POs) for materials used in home appliance manufacturing, including electronic components, hardware, plastic parts, and packaging materials. The position partners with suppliers and internal Planning, Logistics, Quality, and Research and Development (R&D) teams to secure timely delivery of quality materials at optimal cost, maintain compliance with company controls and audit requirements, and support uninterrupted factory production and continuous supply chain improvement. Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities Order Management and Execution Create, issue, monitor, and adjust purchase orders based on Material Requirements Planning (MRP) signals and manufacturing needs.Maintain accurate purchase order, delivery, and supplier information in the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.Monitor order fulfillment from placement through receipt; identify and resolve scheduling exceptions and delivery delays.Track supplier on-time delivery (OTD) results against established key performance indicators (KPIs). Supplier Performance and Delivery Management Monitor daily supplier delivery updates and maintain regular communication on material availability and shipment status.Coordinate responses to disruptions involving transportation, customs clearance for imported components, and receiving processes.Participate in monthly and quarterly supplier performance reviews and follow up on corrective and preventive actions for delivery issues. Inventory and Obsolete Material Control Collaborate with Production Planning to optimize safety stock levels and maintain appropriate material availability.Monitor excess and obsolete inventory and coordinate periodic disposition or handling of obsolete materials.Use inventory, purchase order, and delivery data to support improved inventory turnover and reduction of overstock risks. Quality and Financial Coordination Assist Quality Engineering with nonconforming materials, supplier returns, claims follow-up, and accounting treatment of abnormal material returns.Perform daily three-way matching of purchase orders, receiving records, and invoices.Partner with Accounts Payable (AP) and Finance on reconciliation, exception resolution, and payment processing in accordance with company controls. Compliance and Process Optimization Follow company purchasing policies, internal controls, business ethics requirements, and applicable environmental, health, and safety (EHS) procedures.Maintain complete, accurate purchase order and reconciliation documentation for internal control and audit purposes.Apply Lean and Six Sigma concepts to support continuous improvement in procurement processes.Participate in or lead purchasing process optimization projects, including procurement digitalization and robotic process automation (RPA) initiatives. Cross-Functional Collaboration and Operational Support Coordinate closely with Planning, Logistics, Quality, R&D, Manufacturing, and suppliers to support production schedules and material readiness.Communicate effectively with overseas headquarters and external suppliers in spoken and written business interactions.Respond promptly to emerging material shortages and supply interruptions; escalate significant risks as appropriate.Collaborate within a matrix organization to support shared factory objectives, including overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Required Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree or higher; preferred fields of study include Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Trade, Engineering, or Business Administration. Professional Experience Two to four years of pro…

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