Procurement Specialist

Overview

On Site
$50,000 - $60,000
Full Time

Skills

Quality Control
Supply Chain Management
Inventory

Job Details

Encore Talent Solutions is seeking a Procurement Specialist for an end client requirement.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client seeks a highly organized individual to join our team as our Procurement Specialist. As a key developing role in a growing CPG business, this individual should be a self-motivated, adaptable critical thinker with a willingness to learn. This position involves a broad range of supply chain, product development and operations support related responsibilities. This individual will report into our Supply Chain Manager and work collaboratively with our Product Development Manager. The Procurement Specialist will support our Supply Chain Manager and Product Development Manager by building vendor relationships to secure the best prices on products for our company, as well as increase operational efficiencies by conducting these other responsibilities:

RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DUTIES

Inventory & Product Management

Assist in systems, document, and data management

Building standardized documents to support cross department needs

Purchasing and quality control

Generate sales, inventory, and KPI data for reporting

Product development

Product certification and compliance

Project management

Work with team on demand planning and forecasting

Tracking Supplier Metrics & Performance

Evaluate components loss and recovery plan

Inventory conversions for Amazon and DTC

Other related Supply Chain & Product Development Functions

QUALIFICATIONS:

BA/BS in business, purchasing, operations, supply chain, related fields preferred, or equivalent related work experience

Self-starter proficient working with cross-functional teams, including demonstrated motivation, influence, and the ability to drive change across all levels of the organization

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with effective interpersonal skills including negotiation, consultation, liaison, influencing, and conflict resolution skills

Excellent supplier management skills including demonstrated ability to develop and manage business driven supplier executive relationships

Understanding of basic business, accounting, and math principles

Proficient in Microsoft Office products. Strong Excel skills preferred.

Strong attention to detail required as work prepared by this position is presented to executive management for use in decision making

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Enthusiasm for natural products and a healthy lifestyle is a plus.

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