Procurement Specialist

Pertinent Information : Excellent opportunity with a reputable and long standing company in the Windsor area. Fantastic work / life balance.

Company is very committed to the community. Idea candidate will have a few years of sourcing, negotiating and purchasing experience within the manufacturing sector.

Full details to be provided at time of interview.

Wage : $55,000 $60,000 / year. Comprehensive benefits package.

Location : Windsor, ON.

Job Description

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, the Procurement Specialist is responsible forpurchasing a wide variety of supplies or services while ensuring cost effective and on time material availability.

Evaluates bids, selects and recommends suppliers and negotiates prices, delivery, quality and service for goods and services required for business purposes.

Responsibilities to include the following, but not limited to :

• Purchase materials, supplies and services. Evaluating bids, selecting and recommending suppliers and negotiating prices, delivery, quality and service.
• Expedite open orders.
• Receive goods into JDE.
• Negotiate and settle with suppliers regarding rejections, losses, return of materials, over shipments, cancellations and engineering changes.
• Build productive working relationships internally and externally. Represents organization on specific projects.
• Initiate and process NCMR’s; resolving and creating a corrective action plan. Support Customer Service during process.
• Devise strategies that promote competitive advantages for the organization, create RFQ packages and complete Total Cost Analysis.
• Coordinate and process inventory cycle counts.
• Provide customers with quality experiences, establishing and maintaining effective relationships, demonstrating customer service orientation.
• Oversee import and export classification, licensing, auditing, and export clearance for goods and technology.
• Complete and oversee required Import Entry documentation including data, audits, corrections, and recordkeeping.
• Maintain product classification programs including Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), Export Control Classification Number (ECCN), and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• Manage claims to address missing and damaged freight.
• Assist with billing and submit freight invoices for payment along with monthly Finance freight audits.
• Coordinate and oversee annual Corporate Risk Assessments and site audits.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years experience in a purchasing position within the manufacturing sector
• Trade compliance, customs brokerage, or similar regulatory experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Proficient with MRP systems (JD Edwards preferred, but not required)
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate with customers, suppliers and all levels of corporate and company personnel.
• Must be able to work with all departments, have good communication and organizational skills, provide support to all other departments and acts as the primary interface between the company and its suppliers.
30+ days ago