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Acoufelt LLC

Procurement Specialist

Acoufelt LLC, Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States, 48326

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Acoufelt specializes in delivering high-quality soft architectural acoustics solutions tailored to the unique needs of our clients. We work with contractors, ceiling sub-contractors, designers, and architects to provide products that enhance and transform interior workspaces. Our portfolio includes a range of premium soft architectural materials and products designed for commercial projects.

Job Summary The Procurement Specialist is responsible for supporting procurement operations, supplier management, and inventory control while ensuring accurate data alignment and system optimization. This role focuses on sourcing, supplier performance, pricing control, and procurement planning, with an emphasis on continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Manage setup and maintenance of new raw materials and related datasets

Align and maintain accuracy of existing part and procurement data

Support system alignment and continuous improvement initiatives

Perform inventory analysis and support inventory control activities

Assist with procurement planning and execution of purchasing processes

Conduct supplier capacity reviews, scorecards, and risk assessments

Monitor, control, and optimize pricing

Required Skills and Competencies Core Procurement and Sourcing Skills

Supplier sourcing and evaluation

Cost analysis and price benchmarking

Negotiation of pricing, terms, MOQs, and lead times

Contract review and management

Purchase order creation and management

Spend analysis

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis

Analytical and Financial Skills

Strong Excel and spreadsheet skills, including pivot tables and lookups

Budget tracking and cost control

Basic forecasting and demand planning

Understanding of pricing structures such as volume breaks, rebates, and freight impacts

High level of data accuracy and attention to detail

Supply Chain and Operations Knowledge

Lead time management

MRP and ERP system experience

Understanding of logistics and freight

Risk management and supplier redundancy planning

Basic understanding of quality requirements and compliance

Communication Skills

Clear written communication, including emails, RFQs, and contracts

Verbal negotiation and persuasion skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Systems and Tools

Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, NetSuite, Goldfinch, Oracle, or similar

Familiarity with basic contract management systemsDocument control and record keeping

Legal, Compliance, and Risk Awareness

Basic understanding of contract law

Knowledge of Incoterms

Basic import and compliance knowledge

Adherence to procurement policies

Ethical sourcing awareness

Soft Skills and Personal Attributes

Detail-oriented and organized

Deadline-driven

Strong problem-solving skills

Commercial and business-oriented mindset

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Economics, or Engineering preferred

High school diploma required

Opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic and growing company.

Health, dental, and retirement benefits.

Collaborative and supportive team environment.

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