Purchasing Specialist II

Job Location: Fenton, MO

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm

Work environment: Onsite

ROEMHELD North America  is a leading provider of clamping and handling solutions for precision machining, metal forming and other manufacturing applications serving automotive, aerospace, and other high technology industrial markets. 

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Purchasing Specialist II to join our team. This intermediate level position will make a significant contribution to our procurement strategy and operations, which supports our growth strategy and overall company success. The Purchasing Specialist II will be responsible for executing the day-to-day procurement process, including managing vendor relationships and communications with both internal and external stakeholders.  The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Purchase Order Processing and Management
• Create purchase orders from requisitions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Manage changes to open purchase orders, coordinating with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Manage aged purchase orders and contact suppliers for status as needed.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding lead times and pricing, updating orders and product information as needed.
• Provide updated shipment information to internal Customer Service team as received from suppliers.

Other Responsibilities 

• Reconcile and post vendor invoices received against open purchase orders.
• Allocate shipment and packaging costs across vendor invoices.
• Reconcile order acknowledgments with purchase orders and enter delivery date information
• Respond to customs broker inquiries regarding information on parts being shipped.
• Track progress of shipped goods through freight broker portal.
• Reconcile invoice totals for foreign currency invoices converted to USD to ensure accuracy of conversion rate data.
• Using shipment data, create receiver documentation in ERP to be used by warehouse staff to compare to goods received.
• Enter and edit parts information in ERP as needed.
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Vendor and Inventory Management

• Collaborate with internal teammates to analyze inventory levels to develop demand forecasts and identify procurement requirements, ensuring the timely availability of strategic products.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to identify new vendors and explore opportunities for cost savings and/or favorable terms and pricing, as well as ensuring supplier redundancy in the event of supply chain disruptions.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Evaluate vendor performance, address and communicate any issues promptly.

Supplemental Responsibilities

• Function as secondary support role for other key responsibilities as needed, to support overall team objectives and provide coverage when and where needed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent data entry skills.
• Excellent people skills, gets along well with others and can thrive in a collaborative environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and computer skills; ability to learn and use technology tools and applications.
• Meticulous and extremely accurate.
• Ability to multitask and willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done.
• Ability to identify issues and take the initiative to solve problems.
• Enjoys learning new tasks and exposure to responsibilities outside of those assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a purchasing or procurement/supply chain management role, with manufacturing or industrial industry experience preferred.
• Experience working with foreign currency preferred.
• Degree in a related field a plus, but not required.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance effective on the date of hire
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability insurance
• Bi-Weekly pay
• 401k with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation