As a Sourcing & Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for guiding the planning and procurement of commodities and/or services that have financial impact of the company, while ensuring the best leverage of company dollars. In this role, you will use your knowledge of demand planning techniques, sourcing, and procurement of services and goods while using strong tactical and negotiation skills. 

 

The ideal candidate will have previous Supply Chain experience as well as the ability to interact will all levels of employees, management, external and internal customers. Strong organizational and planning skills are needed in order to maintain accurate and detailed records, prioritize work, multitask and enforce personal deadlines, while maintaining flexibility to reassesses and prioritize goals. 

Your Tasks

Participate in procurement, operations, and client meetings (provide details as requested) 

Report variances to the Site director 

Place purchase orders and combine orders when possible 

Participate in vendor and department calls (provide details as requested) 

Assist in managing vendor relationships 

Reporting  

Open order/tracking 

Maintain delivery dates 

Maintain & review pricing 

Review configurations in SAP & Maintain 

PECO consumption daily 

Proactive work ethic 

Inventory management 

Annual cost saving project to attain specified goals 

Resolve invoice issues via  AP workflow in a timely manner 

Report issues regarding vendor product quality, dependability, and service issues 

Following ISO processes and procedures 

Provide Purchasing support for facility 

Handle expedite requests, monitor to insure no shortages & that materials are not below  minimum safety stock 

Other tasks as assigned 

 

Your Profile

Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

Able to interact with all levels of employees, management, external and internal customers 

Organizational and planning skills, including ability to: prioritize work, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set personal goals and enforce personal deadlines, while maintaining flexibility to reassess and prioritize goals 

Analytical, reasoning and problem solving skills 

Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records 

Computer literacy 

High School Diploma with 2 years experience in procurement preferred but not required. Possess strong organizational interpersonal skills. Experience working with Excel, Word, Power Point, SAP and Outlook. 

Ability to Commute or Relocate/Location Address: Pleasant Prairie, WI

 

We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay. 401(k) with company matching up to 6%. Paid Time Off, including paid holidays. Flexible Spending Accounts. Voluntary benefits such as legal and financial assistance, pet insurance, and more. Employee Assistance Program. Ongoing employee development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training. Commuter benefits. Employee engagement activities.