Procurement Specialist

Job Summary:

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for acquiring raw materials, fabricated components, and off-the-shelf items within their assigned commodity to ensure efficient purchasing, scheduling, and expediting of parts. This role involves developing supplier relationships, expanding the supplier base, and negotiating purchase orders and supply contracts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain inventory levels according to established parameters
• Purchase parts including fabricated to print, raw materials, consumables, off-the-shelf, and subcontracted items
• Coordinate with suppliers on quality and scheduling issues during the procurement cycle
• Maintain positive supplier relationships and identify new suppliers in areas of expertise
• Analyze price breaks vs. order quantity and trends usage
• Serve as an interface between Quality Control, Engineering, and Vendor to resolve quality issues
• Act as a backup for other buyers when required
• Negotiate RFQs and purchase orders
• Prepare RFQs and negotiate purchase orders and supply contracts

Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of materials, machining, and manufacturing processes
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers and employees
• Understanding of basic cost and inventory accounting procedures
• Good negotiating skills
• Attention to detail
• Experience with MRP systems and basic analysis of purchasing requirements

Benefits:

• Group health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with guaranteed match
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness rewards program

About Us:

StoneAge, Inc. is an employee-owned company that values diversity and fosters a collaborative workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth and development. The salary range for this position is $50,000 to $60,000 per year, depending on experience.