Procurement Specialist 1

Procurement Specialist

Farmington, MO

Who We Are:

We are an innovative supplier of industrial products and services that produce Best-in-Class cost savings for our customers.  These solutions include: Integrated Supply Chain Management, Production Cutting Tool Reconditioning, Industrial Vending, Custom Value Added Solutions, Information Technology and Product Engineering. Founded in 1958, we grew to be the largest cutting tool reconditioning firm in North America.  Our customers include the largest aerospace and defense contractors in the industry and major manufacturers in the power generation, fluid control and transportation markets. US Tool Group has been committed to providing quality products and outstanding service, supported by the uncompromising dedication of our employees.

Qualifications:

• Buying perishable and/or nonperishable items. 
• Problem solving skills
• Able to perform multiple tasks at once
• Work independently and stay focused
• Ability to communicate and interact well with vendors
• Understanding of work quality
• Strong knowledge with Windows-based computer operating systems and software
• Positive Attitude with good customer service relations
• Pay attention to detail, recognize and report issues
• Self-Motivated to get assigned work completed
• Willingness and personality suited to work in a team-oriented environment
• Comfortable with change
• Has 1-2 years of relevant technical / commercial experience

Daily Responsibilities:

• Determines method of procurement one time purchase or blanket order
• Prepares RFQ’s and purchase orders
• Orders product approved from inventory planners
• Reviews bid proposals and negotiates within budgetary limitations and scope of authority
• Maintains records of procurement required for KPIs such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
• Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and other to determine source of trouble and takes corrective action.
• Stays informed about market trends, changes in business practices and new product offerings.
• Works with manufacturers or vendors to in the production of custom-designed items according to user’s drawings, specific needs and specifications as needed
• Respond to discrepancies received by comparison of purchase orders to packing list and invoices
• Contact vendors to resolve any issues related to incorrect invoicing, product quality, damage, shortages/overages or performance as needed.
• Orders product from approved planners or Procuris carts.
• Communicate purchase orders to selected vendors via EDI, online, email, fax, verbal.
• Expedite open purchase orders and resolve related problems as needed
• Maintains data accuracy such as supplier contacts, part numbers, items or services procured, cost, delivery, etc.
• Approves invoices for payment as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

We provide: 

• Climate Controlled facility
• On site Cafeteria
• Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• Competitive salary 
• 401K benefit options
• Paid holiday and paid time off accrual 
• Weekly Pay 
• A work-hard play-hard environment 
• Personal and professional growth  

Due to the requirements of the position, outside candidates may be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Protected Vet
For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position, please contact our Human Resources Department at 573-431-3856.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-U.S. persons selected for this position must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.