Procurement Specialist - Manufacturing

At Kurt J. Lesker Company, reliable suppliers and the right materials are critical to keeping our Manufacturing Division moving. As a Procurement Specialist, you’ll help make that happen by sourcing materials, partnering with qualified suppliers, and balancing quality, value, and on-time delivery. If you enjoy procurement, supplier relationships, and making decisions that directly support manufacturing operations, this is an opportunity to make an impact with a global leader in vacuum technology 

• →Create and issue purchase orders to support sales, production, stocking, and service requirements 
• →Respond to price and delivery requests for non-stocked items from Sales, Service and Production 
• →Evaluate stocking levels using historical demand and sales forecasts to maintain appropriate inventory levels 
• →Negotiate with new and existing suppliers to achieve the best combination of cost, quality, lead time, and service 
• →Manage supplier relationships, including performance, quality issues, on-time delivery, new supplier onboarding, and continuous improvement 
• →Utilize purchasing and inventory management methods such as JIT and MRP 
• →Maintain item master data and purchase order details for assigned products.  
• →Process supplier returns for credit, replacement, or repair 
• →Partner with Accounting to ensure purchase order and financial transaction accuracy 
• →Read and interpret drawings, material specifications, and BOMs 
• →Ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures 
• →Other duties as assigned 

Required  

• 1 - 3 years’ experience and/or education in procurement and inventory management  
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in experience  
• Working knowledge of computer programs for word processing, email, and spreadsheets  
• Working knowledge of purchasing techniques including RFQs, blanket orders and product demand discounts that improve strategic costing capabilities  

Preferred  

• Experience in purchasing raw materials (steel, aluminum, sheet stock)  
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001  
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles