Procurement Specialist

From Georgia. For Georgia. Since 1914 Yancey Bros. Co. has proudly served as the authorized Caterpillar equipment dealer for Georgia, providing our customers with the highest quality sales, parts and service. From Caterpillar heavy and compact construction equipment to on-highway trucks, we remain committed to learning more about our customers, offering equipment and support to keep up with their changing needs. This all starts with our greatest asset…our employees.

As the procurement specialist for Yancey Engineered Solutions, you will be responsible for working with vendors to ensure best pricing available, writing POs, and ensuring on-time delivery of parts.

Primary Responsibilities:

• →Work closely with project management team to ensure parts are procured. 
• →Get quotes from multiple vendors. 
• →Write POs in YES PO system. 
• →Work closely with production leadership making sure all procurement gaps are closed. 
• →Give weekly update on part procurement. 

Additional Responsibilities:

• →Participate in required safety program and work in a safe manner.
• →Additional duties as assigned by manager.

To be successful in this position you should have prior procurement experience. You should possess a strong sense of urgency and desire to provide superior customer service. The ability to work in a team environment is essential to this position as well.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree from a four year college or university or related equivalent experience preferred. 

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Advanced problem solving capabilities. 
• PC proficiency. 

Values:

At Yancey Bros. Co, we are always looking to add people to our team who share our core values:

• Safety: We value the lives and health of our team and customers above all else.
• Integrity: We are ethical and trustworthy, demonstrate respect for others, and communicate truthfully and promptly.
• Teamwork: We work as one across our organization for the benefit of our customers.
• Excellence: We strive to be the best, continuously improving our customers’ experience and the solutions we provide.
• Sense of Urgency: We respond quickly to customer needs and hold ourselves accountable for results.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate the following values:

• Acting in a safe manner
• Exhibiting honesty and integrity
• Acting in a fair and ethical manner
• Team mentality
• Delivering quality results
• Embraces change / improvement
• Exhibiting superior customer service skills
• Exhibiting pride and ownership
• Working with a sense of urgency
• Exhibiting a winning attitude