Procurement Specialist

CTG is seeking to fill a Procurement Specialist opening for our client in Santa Ana, CA.

Location: Santa Ana, CA

Duration: 12 months

Work schedule: Flexible start, 7:00-8:00am to 4:30pm

Overview:

The main function of a Procurement Specialist is to oversee all aspects of procurement, working with the appropriate cross-business teams to ensure that we achieve maximum synergy and leverage by aligning short and long-term category strategies. A typical Procurement Specialist is responsible for the development of the global category strategy (cost, quality, delivery, supply base etc.) in line with global Procurement strategies for a sub-category within Site Equipment.

Duties:

• Reviewing open orders.
• Issuing purchase orders based on approval.
• Create Requisitions.
• Issuing RFQs to suppliers and reviewing inventory level and restocking East and West locations.
• Review requisition requests for accuracy and prepare purchase orders to send to suppliers/vendors.
• Determine if inventory quantities are sufficient for needs and order materials when necessary.
• Contact suppliers in order to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other issues that may arise.
• Prepare, maintain, and review purchasing files, reports and price lists.
• Process RMA’s requests after receiving approval from Procurement Manager.
• Perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of purchasing, sourcing and profit margin increase.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Interface with various internal departments to ensure flow of goods is efficient and achieve consistent communication.
• Maintain hard copy purchasing orders and electronic files alongside original purchase orders.
• Assist with scheduling and organization for procurement department needs.
• Assist department with weekly and monthly reports along with month-end procedures.
• Assist Sales representatives with domestic and international purchasing.
• Contact domestic/international manufacturers for RFQs & provide to Sales representative in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills:

• ERP experience (1 year of experience), required
• Excel (Pivot tables, Vlook up), desired
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to operate Windows software (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Familiar with an ERP system preferably SAGE
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organization skills with extreme attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education & Experience:

• High School Degree
• Associates Degree
• 1-2 years of procurement related experience required.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.

To Apply:

To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. For additional information, please contact Tana Stilloe at 716-887-7209 or Tana.Stilloe@ctg.com. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!