Procurement Specialist
Lynn, MA

Job Description

Who We Are:

You will be working for an innovative supplier of industrial products and services that produce Best-in-Class cost savings for our customers. These solutions include: Integrated Supply Chain Management, Production Cutting Tool Reconditioning, Industrial Vending, Custom Value Added Solutions, Information Technology and Product Engineering. Founded in 1958, we grew to be the largest cutting tool reconditioning firm in North America. Our customers include the largest aerospace and defense contractors in the industry and major manufacturers in the power generation, fluid control and transportation markets. US Tool Group has been committed to providing quality products and outstanding service, supported by the uncompromising dedication of our employees.

If you have:

• Buying perishable and/or nonperishable items.
• Strong problem solving skills
• Able to perform multiple tasks at once
• Work independently and stay focused
• Ability to communicate and interact well with vendors
• Understanding of work quality
• Strong knowledge with Windows-based computer operating systems and software
• Positive Attitude with good customer service relations
• Pay attention to detail, recognize and report issues
• Self-Motivated to get assigned work completed
• Willingness and personality suited to work in a team oriented environment
• A total understanding and working knowledge of Purchasing’s Best Practices.
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP planning system for placing purchase orders and understand forecast and usage.

A typical day may look like this:

• Print reports and purchase orders.
• Email cribs for any product requests to be transferred between plants.
• Check for inventory discrepancies and correct.
• Prepare planner sheets, place proposed orders.
• Order product from approved planner sheets. Call vendors and expedite orders.
• Respond to discrepancies received by comparison of purchase orders to packing list and invoices
• Contact vendors to resolve any issues related to received shipments.
• Communicate purchase orders to selected vendors (verbal, fax, or email).
• Expedite open purchase orders and resolve related problems.
• Evaluate usage and replenishment records.
• Fill Shop Requests for products not currently carried.
• Continually look for better products, compare pricing, and note trends in usage
• Keep work area organized and clean
• Address special projects as assigned by Supervisor or Project Manager

We provide:

• Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• Competitive salary
• 401K benefit options
• Paid holiday and paid time off accrual
• Weekly Pay
• A work-hard play-hard environment
• Personal and professional growth

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Protected Vet
For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position, please contact our Human Resources Department at 573-431-3856.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-U.S. persons selected for this position must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.