Materials Procurement Specialist II

Summary:

The Materials Procurement Specialist II will be responsible for company purchasing procedures and selecting the best vendor based on pricing, quality, and DMW&H’s needs.  Problems typically are not routine and require analysis to understand.

Reports to:  Materials Procurement Supervisor

Qualifications:

• Procurement proficiency required
• High school diploma/GED required (Associate degree, or relevant work experience preferred)
• Certified in APICS preferred
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Strong organizational skills and decision-making skills
• Interpersonal skills to relate to all levels of Engineering and Project Management
• Proven history of effective supply management
• Proficient in Great Plains Accounting System, SAP, or other ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite

• Commitment Required. Able to set and meet goals; sincere care for others; overwhelming desire to win and to be part of a winning team.

Responsibilities:

• Process Purchase Orders and Sales Orders from Material Requisitions with suppliers, vendors
• Confirm purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining approval from Project Engineering for substitutions when necessary
• Ensure all PO’s have the updated current delivery dates
• Communicate with Project Management, the Installation Team, and the vendor for any project date change
• Work with Engineering and Warehouse to manage inventory/inventory reduction/depletion
• Collaborate with AR/Billing for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation
• Maintain all purchasing records and documents and work with Accounting to resolve invoice discrepancies related to price and receiving
• Notify vendors and handle returns for shipments in error from suppliers
•  Investigate Supplier delivery problems as required
• Compare product deliveries with issued purchase orders to maintain job schedules and contact vendors when there are discrepancies
• Provide guidance and coaching to junior team members to support their development. Establish effective working relationships with peers and interfacing teams
• May be assigned to special projects or required to perform other duties not listed above, which may vary from time to time as determined by management, to meet company needs.