Procurement Contract Specialist - Atlanta, United States - The Fountain Group

Description

We are currently seeking a

Procurement Specialist

for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in

Atlanta, GA

Details

for the position are as follows:

Pay rate up to $25hr based on experience.

This is an onsite role.

Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment

The focus will be on procurement processes, supporting production planning execution, and other supply chain activities.

Issue, update, and monitor purchase orders to ensure accurate data and reporting.

Communicate with vendors using email and phone to request delivery dates and current pricing.

Resolve supply and delivery issues with suppliers by proactively finding solutions and stressing urgency of deliveries to keep projects on schedule.

Monitor Purchasing group mailbox to capture data and transfer to ERP tool.

Interfacing with multiple departments within Westrock (Receiving, Performance Excellence, Engineering, Production, and Accounts Payable) to complete work tasks and projects.

Document and Update Job Related Work Processes and Procedures

Send large component quote packages out for bid to multiple suppliers. Receive, manage, and organize returned information.

Related experience in RFQ processes

vendor competitive bidding

Experience in purchasing or procurement,

Customer service experience in terms of both internal and external customers

Teaming and collaboration skills

Experience with ERP systems like JDE or SAP in material management or production planning.

Intermediate proficiency with MS Office suite (Microsoft 365 including Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communication.

Willingness to call suppliers outside the organization with sense of urgency and assertiveness.

Ability to work independently and multi-task.

If you are interested in hearing more about the position, please respond to this posting with your resume attached or contact me at

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