Procurement Specialist

Are you looking for a GROWING organization with room for advancement? Are you looking for an organization that is STABLE, offers flexible working options, and competitive pay and benefits? If you answered "Yes", IDEAL Fastener Corporation is the job for you!

At IDEAL Fastener Corporation, we strive to find exceptional talent to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. We are excited for our new Procurement Specialist role!

Responsibilities of our Procurement Specialist:

• Liaise with suppliers and project managers regarding updates and details of goods
• Research and identify suppliers of goods and services
• Gather quotes, proposals, and purchase terms and conditions such as price, quality of goods, deadlines, expectations, etc.
• Execute the purchase of goods or services approved by management
• Analyze invoices to ensure accuracy of goods delivered
• Track inventory and submit purchase orders to ensure the flow of goods remains positive
• Recommend new products, services, or materials in keeping with industry trends

Qualifications of our Procurement Specialist:

• Strong knowledge of the industry and market conditions
• Impeccable negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and rapport building
• Communication - oral and written abilities are needed to build and sustain supplier relationships
• Computers - use of procurement software systems is a job requirement
• Critical analysis - the ability to understand company standards and apply them
• Mathematics - numbers and financial forecasting are second nature to specialists
• Negotiation - a core function of procurement involves pushing for favorable terms
• Organization - the ability to juggle multiple projects and tasks at once
• Problem-solving - a knack for analyzing challenges and exploring all possible solutions
• Project management - the ability to plan ahead, delegate, and evaluate progress