Procurement Specialist
LHH Recruitment Solutions is currently seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to join a leading manufacturing company. This role is perfect for a professional with a strong background in procurement, inventory management, and production planning, looking to take on more responsibility in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have a balance of hands-on experience in purchasing and supply chain management, combined with the ability to optimize processes and support operational goals.
Responsibilities:
- Manage procurement of raw materials, components, and supplies to meet production schedules, ensuring cost efficiency and quality standards.
- Develop and maintain production schedules, working closely with production and operations teams to ensure timely availability of materials and products.
- Forecast material needs, monitor inventory levels, and adjust procurement strategies to minimize excess inventory and avoid stockouts.
- Negotiate with suppliers to secure favorable terms, pricing, and delivery schedules while maintaining strong vendor relationships.
- Ensure inventory accuracy and work with warehouse teams to optimize storage, handling, and movement of materials.
- Analyze inventory turnover and lead times to identify opportunities for improvement in procurement and supply chain processes.
- Provide regular reporting on inventory, purchasing activities, and supply chain performance to senior leadership.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between procurement, production, and logistics functions.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives in procurement and inventory management processes.
- Address supply chain disruptions and material shortages promptly, identifying solutions to keep production on track.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in procurement, inventory planning, or supply chain management, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
- Solid understanding of production planning, procurement, and inventory management principles.
- Experience with ERP systems and procurement software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain supplier relationships.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
- Ability to work collaboratively with teams across different departments to achieve organizational goals.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing and inventory optimization practices is a plus.
- Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 based on experience
Hours: Monday through Friday
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