Procurement Specialist

A successful Procurement Specialist should have:

• Knowledge of manufacturing, quality control, and planning processes.
• Mainframe and personal computer experience a plus.
• Must possess good mathematical skills and the ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• In-depth knowledge of computerized integrated information systems (manufacturing, materials management, production planning, procurement and distribution).
• Understanding of ERP/MRP Logic, ideally SAP
• Must be a flexible, decisive and proactive problem solver.
• Must possess leadership skills to contribute to a team-oriented environment while leveraging lean methodologies.
• Must be focused on achieving business goals through Key Performance Indicators
• Must be able to work well in high pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Must be a strong communicator.
• Must be able to influence internal/external suppliers to achieve fulfilment objectives.
• Must possess a strong customer service orientation and must provide dedicated support of internal customer requirements.
• Must possess strong organizational skills, with ability to work on multiple priorities at once.
• Must be proficient in Excel including the ability to provide data analysis and report writing.
• Good basic Engineering understanding, able to read engineering drawings.