Senior Procurement Specialist

About SelectOne: SelectOne is a recruiting firm specializing in connecting organizations with top talent across finance, accounting, HR, IT, and operations. We partner closely with our clients to identify professionals who will make an immediate and lasting impact.

About the Company: A growing manufacturing operation located in Western New York.

About the Job: The Senior Procurement Specialist will lead the procurement of machined and COTS components, outside services and raw materials to support production of shock/vibration mitigation and recoil suppression hydraulic assemblies.

Key responsibilities include:

• Procurement/Purchasing and supplier development for components of custom engineered and standard products.
• Inventory and Cost Control. Implementation of min/max or safety stock stocking process.
• Investigate and resolve the expediting of parts for quality or delivery concerns.
• Convert demand signals into Purchase Orders for outside services, establishing accurate order quantities based on direction from Management.
• Place and send Purchase Orders for required materials.
• Review and reconcile Purchase Orders and invoices with the Purchasing and Finance departments.
• Communicate with internal departments regarding quality, delivery, or price concerns.
• Assist in the research, development, and qualifications of suppliers and supply chain partners.
• Maintain supplier relationships and evaluations and resolve supplier grievances or disputes.
• Work with supplier management groups to analyze market trends and assess supplier capabilities.
• Actively tracks price changes and on-time delivery performance of suppliers and outside service providers.
• Communicate with suppliers to manage the supply chain within their capacity and lead times.
• Validate ISO certifications annually per purchasing procedures.
• Help develop and maintain a positive atmosphere.
• Report to management periodically progress regarding inventory status (levels and turns), and opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in business, supply chain Finance or related field, combined with a minimum of 3 years direct experience in a Purchasing, Procurement, and Supply Chain Management capacity for a manufacturing company.
• Certification in APICS, Purchasing or Supply Chain is preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• MRP and inventory skills.
• Good negotiation, communication, and organizational skills
• Quality systems understanding, specifically ISO 9001:2015.
• Health and safety standards and compliance.
• Solid computer skills and proficient with MS Office Products.
• Candidate must be an energetic, team player, self-starter with uncompromising ethical character.
• Enjoy relationship building with Suppliers and inter-company personnel.

Compensation: $80,000+

Worksite: On-site in Orchard Park, NY

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