PROCUREMENT AND INVENTORY SPECIALIST

JOB SUMMARY: Procurement Specialist will purchase goods and services in a timely and cost-effective manner. Responsible for activities including purchasing and invoice reconciling ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Develop cost-effective procurement strategies. Source and engage reliable suppliers and vendors. Assists with sourcing specialized items or large quantity needs. Participate in negotiations for service contracts. Must do a weekly walk of the consumable items and purchase as needed (graphic supplies, office supplies, employee shirts, janitorial supplies, kitchen supplies). Manage inventory planning worksheets and purchase as needed based on inventory levels and re-order points. Process Requisition Worksheets for Project based Raw Materials. Works closely with PMs and AMs to assist with purchasing Outsourced finished Good materials for projects. (i.e Best Buy, Uline) Communicating price changes of RAW products & other associated charges after following up with vendors. Assist in sourcing materials at discounted or favorable rates Communicates effectively with vendors to ensure POs are processed correctly and materials are shipped by the most cost-effective method while making sure delivery requirements are met. Schedules courier services or a TTG vehicle and driver for local pick up of purchased materials. Assists inbound team with locating information for purchased materials that deliver without receiving documents. Ensures outsourced materials are properly received and reserved to the correct project for accurate costing and posting. Updates as needed. Responsible for contacting vendors with any discrepancies or issues with damages, quality, or incorrect quantities received and work with the vendors for a resolution. Responsible for processing returns to vendors for damaged or incorrect materials. Works closely with accounts payable to ensure PO information matches vendor invoices. Maintains organized and accurate files for reference in the company purchasing drive. Assist in Cycle Counts, Physical Inventories and Year End Audits, producing & posting journals. Other duties as assigned.. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: BS/BA in business, related degree or equivalent experience, with a High School Diploma or GED. Minimum 2 years experience in purchasing. Intermediate level knowledge of Business Central or another ERP system. Bilingual in Spanish a plus. Working knowledge of purchasing standards and practices. Ability to work accurately and quickly under company deadlines. Cooperative, courteous, flexible and good natured. Conscientious, persistent, resourceful, productive and active. Must have the ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in establishing and maintaining good working relationships and deal with employees in an efficient and professional manner. Trade show experience a plus Must have reliable transportation. Must have attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks and commitment to meeting and exceeding deadlines and goals. Valid drivers license.