Seeking a Procurement Specialist in the Saline MI area. This role is 100% ONSITE M-F 8am - 5pm. The Procurement Specialist is responsible for providing effective customer service for all internal and external customers. They will work diligently to fulfill the commitment of providing the right tool at the right price and the right time, efficiently and accurately performing all tasks related to exceeding our customer’s requirements.<br><br>Job Functions:<br>* Works closely with internal and external customers to ensure optimal service is provided.<br>* Develop effective business relationships with the supply base.<br>* Processes customer and vendor orders according to designated process.<br>* Provides timely and accurate information to incoming customer order status requests.<br>* Works closely with the credit department to resolve disputed A/R and A/P issues.<br>* Manages vendor purchase order follow up and issue resolution.<br>* May handle inventory management and inventory level analysis. <br>* Review inventory for nonmoving and overstock items and take appropriate action.<br>* Resolves vendor shipping issues in conjunction with warehouse.<br><br>Competencies:<br>* Customer/Client/Vendor Focus. <br>* Problem Solving & Analysis.<br>* Time Management and Self-Motivation <br>* Communication Proficiency.<br>* Teamwork Orientation.<br>* Effective conflict resolution.<br>* Proficient Excel capabilities.<br>* Organization/Prioritization of tasks.<br>* Attention to detail <br><br>Preferred Education Experience:<br>Supply Chain Management a plus but not necessary, on the job training provided. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook required. Manufacturing experience a plus, but not required
DESCRIPTION: <br>This is an intermediate level position. The primary function is to provide support to the strategic <br>procurement process, as well as the creation, monitoring and maintenance of contracts. The <br>Procurement and Contract Specialist will coordinate with relevant business functions to develop and <br>execute streamlined processes to support efficiencies and timeliness across procurement and contract <br>management. The position will also assist with the administration of supplier qualification programs <br>that could possibly include evaluation of vendor performance, maintaining an adequate vendor base, <br>documentation of established and new vendors’ annual requirements including insurance certificates, <br>site specific training, OSHA/MIOSHA training, facility inspections, safety record and work/service <br>approval. <br>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: <br>• Consult regularly with Finance, Program and Strategic Operations to discuss, plan, develop and <br>implement programs to improve procurement and contract effectiveness and timeliness. <br>• Establish and implement the corporation’s procurement policy. Update where appropriate to <br>meet all federal state and local audit guidelines. <br>• Responsible for the development and advertisement of Requests for Proposals/Quotes (RFP/Q), which <br>will invite service or merchandise suppliers to bid on projects or jobs. <br>• Partner with owners on strategy, contract negotiations and the purchasing process. <br>• Assist in the negotiation and administering of corporate procurement contracts for the <br>acquisition of goods, materials, and services. <br>• Evaluate bids and prepare bid analysis. Develop and conduct cost/price analyses. <br>• Monitor bidders for federal and state debarment. <br>• Assist with the development of contract work scopes with appropriate corporate personnel. <br>• Develop and maintain contract policies and procedures. Oversee maintenance of contract <br>records and files and prepare reports on the status of contracts and contract information. <br>• Renegotiate/modify contracts as necessary where additional policy issuances are identified or <br>where additional services are needed. Monitor expiration dates and prepare contract <br>extensions as necessary. <br>• Coordinate the preparation of contract documents. <br>• Assist auditors during compliance reviews. <br>• Other duties as assigned. <br>Requirements <br>SKILLS: <br>• Knowledge of governmental guidelines for procurement and contracting of state/federal funds. <br>• Must have general knowledge of accounting and financial management principles and practices. <br>Powered by Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation, a Michigan Works! Agency. Equal opportunity employer/program. <br>Supported by the State of Michigan, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. Proud partner of the American Job <br>Center network. Auxiliary aids and services available upon