Procurement Specialist- REMOTE

Procurement Specialist

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the accurate entry, proofing, maintenance and submission of purchase orders based on customer demand, stock replenishment and management direction.
• Maintain superior level of accuracy while creating and verifying purchase order information including proper product costing, shipping instructions, etc.
• Resolve changes and discrepancies, and update purchase order information accordingly.
• Routine purchase order review and follow-up, and expediting of orders.
• Communicate professionally and courteously directly with suppliers in relation to order processing as required to resolve issues and receive order acknowledgements.
• Maintain stock levels of supplies through established min/max as well as future demand forecast information for all wholesale lubricant inventoried sku’s.
• Generate intra-company stock transfers from primary stocking warehouse(s) to assigned satellite warehouse(s) locations to maintain stock levels based on established schedules and procedures.
• Maintain customer backorder report with current expected arrival dates of product/packs and follow through to ensure fulfillment of orders in a timely manner.
• Process all customer specific and warehouse location demand forecast request submitted for your area of responsibility.
• Process vendor claim’s per procedure through to completion for all mis-shipment, damage, over-shipment, short-shipment, and convenience return requests.
• General Responsibilities
• Provide a high level of service to internal / external customers.
• Maintain appropriate stocking levels based on established parameters.
• Execute good judgment based on the best interest of the company.
• Maintain a positive attitude while performing effectively under pressure.
• High attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries in a timely, positive manner.
• Stay familiar with Company and Department policies and procedures.
• Maintain strong communication skills internally and externally.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be capable of performing each of the above stated essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• High attention to detail
• Ability to make quick decisions
• Organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Customer service skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to thrive under pressure
• EDUCATION or EXPERIENCE: Associate’s Degree (A.A.) or equivalent desired or over six-months experience in similar position. High School Diploma required. College degree preferred but not required. Other education/experience may be considered as a substitute. Experience with Gmail platform, G+ and Google applications is preferred.

LANGUAGE and/or COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Use of a personal computer in the English language is required.