Procurement Specialist - Evansville, IN

Internal • Evansville, IN

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About The Position

Love Your Mondays again! Join the Future of Connectivity with Metronet! Are you ready to launch your career with one of the nation’s fastest-growing fiber-optic powerhouses? Welcome to Metronet, where we don’t just build networks; we build communities. Procurement Specialist As a Procurement Specialist , you will help keep critical capital projects moving. Working closely with Supply Chain Analysts, you will support procurement activities and inventory replenishment across our footprint. You’ll also act as the primary liaison for vendors, managing purchase orders and coordinating deliveries to keep operations running smoothly.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, supply chain or business administration preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Willingness to work as a team and independently.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite, preferred

Responsibilities

• Review and submission of purchase requisitions for approval
• Execution of inventory replenishments programs
• Purchase order issuance to vendors
• Maintaining purchase order details in the ERP system
• Proactively follow up with vendors regarding purchase orders delivery
• Escalating vendor performance concerns to the appropriately
• Act as a liaison with internal business units (Outside Plant, Network Operations, Field Operations, etc.) to compile information regarding production status and short-term material needs
• Support the disposition of obsolete material
• Identify and implement improvements to processes and procedures

Benefits

• Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work, we offer a competitive total compensation package, including 80% of medical premiums paid by the company, company-paid disability and life insurance, and a 401(k)-company match with immediate vesting.
• Plus, enjoy discounted services within our coverage areas and thrive in a locally owned, friendly, and fun atmosphere.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level