Procurement Specialist

Job Details

Shifts: day

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Medical benefits-eligible first of the month following 30 days of employment.  All other benefits-eligible first of the month following 90 days of employment.

Position Overview: The Procurement Specialist is responsible for the procurement and management of material inventory levels that meet requirements as defined by the Plant.  Responsibilities include the procurement of material and ingredient components to meet the demands of the production schedules to ensure uninterrupted operations.   This position will liaise with the Production Planning Manager, Maintenance Mgr. & Operations Manager  to confirm, escalate, and revise as necessary material & ingredient requirements for acquisition.

Language Skills: English proficiency required.  Spanish is a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Amount of Travel Involved: None.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Follow all safety procedures 
• Order all raw materials for production runs by creating and tracking Purchase Orders.
• Work closely with vendors to ensure all materials are delivered on time.
• Input Purchase Orders and releases for necessary components.
• Make order changes in the event of a schedule change.
• Communicate with MRP’s on all aspects of their schedule and orders to include but not limited to timely arrival, quality issues, and others as identified that would prevent efficient operations.
• Work closely with vendors to ensure all materials are delivered on time.
• Work closely with Inventory Control team on maintaining a proper level of raw material inventory and ensure FIFO.
• General
  1. Maintain a positive work atmosphere and interaction with customers, co-workers, and management.
  2. All other duties as assigned. 
  3. Work scheduled shift, weekends, and extended hours as required.
  4. Regular and punctual attendance.
• To perform this job successfully, must be able to perform each fundamental task listed above satisfactorily. 

Experience for Success:  

• Must be proficient in utilizing  SAP. 
• Excellent customer service. 
• Detail oriented and well organized. 
• Ability to multitask and work with changing priorities. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Follows policies and procedures, completes administrative tasks correctly and on time. 
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. 
• Meets productivity standards.

Education and/or Experience:

• H.S. Diploma or G.E.D required. 
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred. 
• 3 years general office experience required.   
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Must be computer literate, with experience in SAP, AS400, Avail, ILS, MS Office, preferred.  

Behaviors & Competencies:

• Upholds mental, spiritual and physical safety
• Asks for and provides feedback
• Holds self and others accountable
• Supportive and collaborative of team members
• Participates in self-development and encourages the development of those who report/to him or her and peers
• Demonstrates flexibility and desire for growth

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: Fast-paced with ever changing priorities. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.   However, the noise level in the work environment can often be loud and disruptive due to the nature of working with Production. 

Manna Beverages is an equal opportunity employer-----M/F/D/V