Procurement Specialist

Position Description Purchasing Specialist is responsible for identifying the products that are to be purchased, communicating with suppliers, confirming all aspects of pricing, confirming all deliveries and maintaining an inventory control database. Duties to also include reaching out to receive competitive offers from several vendors for the items or services that they must purchase. Ability to research current market pricing for request for quotations. Daily duties and responsibilities, including, but are not limited to: - Place purchase order to suppliers - Meet the procurement schedule & solve problems for procurement - Safety stock risk control - Communicate with vendors and freight companies to ensure on time delivery - Solve supplied item quality issues - Analyze & report for purchase / sales performance - Daily contact with customers - Provide shipment information and logistic schedule - Purchase parts with the lowest cost though research - Research competitive market prices online and through email for quality products to supply to customers and vendors - Cross train to support team members as needed. - Follow-up with customers and vendors via email and/or telephone on a timely manner. Qualifications: - Understanding of Logistic process (Sea, Truck, Air) - Advanced knowledge of M/S Office (Power-point, Excel, Word) needed - Good written and verbal communication skills - Ability to work in fast paced environment and under pressure - Associate Degree or above in Business or relative experience for over 3+ years - International trading field experience a plus - Strong interpersonal skills required - Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines is important - Knowledge of ERP system a plus but not required - Proficient with M/S Office (Power-point, Excel, Word, Adobe) applications - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Detail oriented, ability to work independently, and strong interpersonal skills required - Ability to be flexible and work in a high-pressure environment and meet deadlines - High attention to detail and the ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, growing environment - Knowledge of the ERP Software, preferred - Typing: 40 wpm Physical demands and abilities: - Work is performed within a general office environment - Traveling to and from businesses - Regularly required to sit, stand, walk and reach - Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch - Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. - Ability to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear Benefits : - Paid Time Off - SIMPLE IRA with 3% employer match - Health Reimbursement account (HRA) offered - Waiting period applies Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $50,000.00 per year Benefits: Paid time off Work Location: In person

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