Procurement Specialist II

RS Group

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Safety, Compliance & Communication - Follow all site safety and security procedures at all times; attend required safety trainings and report unsafe conditions immediately. - Ensure compliance with internal and external SOPs. - Maintain close communication with supervisor regarding customer and staff issues. Purchasing & Procurement - Generate purchase orders in the RS Integrated Supply operating system or client CMMS. - Expedite and follow up on purchase orders daily, communicating delays or issues to the supervisor and client. - Obtain competitive quotes for items not pre-sourced or spot buys. - Review PO acknowledgements, document price changes, and update procurement systems accordingly. - Maintain and update the vendor database; set up new local vendors as needed. - Follow preferred supplier programs and corporate sourcing guidelines. - May be responsible for purchasing at off-site procurement-only locations. Cost Savings, Sourcing & Strategic Initiatives - Develop, implement, and execute cost savings programs to exceed contractual savings targets. - Develop and manage strategic sourcing initiatives, reverse engineering, MWBE spend initiatives, and sustainability programs. - Identify and present OEM commercialization/substitution opportunities to reduce cost and improve efficiency and quality. - Manage the commercialization process, including approvals, validation, and change control. Vendor & Client Relationship Management - Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to standardize and consolidate purchases. - Maintain strong communication and rapport with client employees at all levels. - Work with Client Plant Management on capital improvement projects and process improvements. Inventory, Receiving & Storeroom Operations - Unpack, receive, verify, and enter purchased materials into inventory systems. - Tag, repack, put away, and deliver materials as required. - Issue materials to clients and coordinate picking for work orders. - Locate, deliver, and transport materials outside the storeroom as needed, including via Kanban. - Manage returns and prepare materials for vendor return or repair. - Perform cycle counts, investigate root causes of discrepancies, and provide recommendations. - Clean and organize the storeroom, maintaining minimum standards. - Ensure inventory is properly maintained, including replacing barcodes and processing relocations. Inventory Management & Optimization - Review and update min/max levels regularly. - Manage inventory according to contract deliverables, including inventory turns and replenishment. - Identify repetitive spot buys and convert them into stock items when appropriate. Reporting, Analysis & Process Improvement - Analyze reports and data to identify trends and recommend improvements. - Work with the Site Manager to streamline processes and implement quality improvements, documenting changes in the RS Integrated Supply operating system and site SOPs. - Support corporate initiatives and assist with special project assignments. Leadership, Support & Cross-Training - Assist the Site Manager with supervising, coaching, and training employees. - Work in tandem with the Site Manager, meeting throughout the day to coordinate tasks. - Adhere to company policies and report any non-compliance by team members. - Perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Follow all site safety and security procedures at all times; attend required safety trainings and report unsafe conditions immediately.
Ensure compliance with internal and external SOPs.
Maintain close communication with supervisor regarding customer and staff issues.
Generate purchase orders in the RS Integrated Supply operating system or client CMMS.
Expedite and follow up on purchase orders daily, communicating delays or issues to the supervisor and client.
Obtain competitive quotes for items not pre-sourced or spot buys.
Review PO acknowledgements, document price changes, and update procurement systems accordingly.
Maintain and update the vendor database; set up new local vendors as needed.
Follow preferred supplier programs and corporate sourcing guidelines.
May be responsible for purchasing at off-site procurement-only locations.
Develop, implement, and execute cost savings programs to exceed contractual savings targets.
Develop and manage strategic sourcing initiatives, reverse engineering, MWBE spend initiatives, and sustainability programs.
Identify and present OEM commercialization/substitution opportunities to reduce cost and improve efficiency and quality.
Manage the commercialization process, including approvals, validation, and change control.
Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to standardize and consolidate purchases.
Maintain strong communication and rapport with client employees at all levels.
Work with Client Plant Management on capital improvement projects and process improvements.
Unpack, receive, verify, and enter purchased materials into inventory systems.
Tag, repack, put away, and deliver materials as required.
Issue materials to clients and coordinate picking for work orders.
Locate, deliver, and transport materials outside the storeroom as needed, including via Kanban.
Manage returns and prepare materials for vendor return or repair.
Perform cycle counts, investigate root causes of discrepancies, and provide recommendations.
Clean and organize the storeroom, maintaining minimum standards.
Ensure inventory is properly maintained, including replacing barcodes and processing relocations.
Review and update min/max levels regularly.
Manage inventory according to contract deliverables, including inventory turns and replenishment.
Identify repetitive spot buys and convert them into stock items when appropriate.
Analyze reports and data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
Work with the Site Manager to streamline processes and implement quality improvements, documenting changes in the RS Integrated Supply operating system and site SOPs.
Support corporate initiatives and assist with special project assignments.
Assist the Site Manager with supervising, coaching, and training employees.
Work in tandem with the Site Manager, meeting throughout the day to coordinate tasks.
Adhere to company policies and report any non-compliance by team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.