Procurement Specialist

Shift Hours: Generally 7:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday (additional hours as needed)

Job Description: JWFI is a growing metal manufacturing company, continuing to expand into defense & other markets with long-term work. We're looking to interview candidates to join our Supply Chain team! The Procurement Specialist will handle contract negotiations with suppliers regarding price and delivery commitments for new quotes, contracts, and existing purchase orders. They will also review production schedules and related information with Project Team and other personnel to determine material requirements and to identify and track materials.

Essential Duties:

Obtain quotes as a basis for negotiating new contracts and expired existing items from qualified suppliers.
Coordinate production schedule changes with the suppliers by negotiating price adjustments due to changes in volume or market conditions.
Contacts vendor by mail, phone, and or visit to verify shipment of goods / materials on specified dates according to job order priorities and material availability.
Arranges for distribution of materials upon arrival.
Maintain system accuracy, such as material inventory, in process production reports, and status and location of materials.
Maintain a professional business relationship with suppliers and vendors

Education Level: One year of related experience or certificate (CSCP, CPIM, or similar), or equivalent combination

Experience:

Work requires familiarity with manufacturing methods and reading blueprints, as well as the ability to identify manufacturing sources and negotiate favorable pricing. Work requires the ability to speak effectively with customers, employees and suppliers. Previous work experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of the job, the individual is required to have the ability to concentrate and perform responsibilities by maintaining a constant state of focus and mental alertness. The individual is regularly required to stand, use hands (including gripping & grasping) and reach with arms. The individual is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear. The individual will frequently walk. The individual must occasionally lift and/ or move up to 20 lbs. Specific vision requirements such as color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: When in Productions areas, the individual may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts with occasional exposure to wet and/ or humid conditions and extreme cold or heat. The individual is at risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.