Procurement Specialist

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

AHF Products has a job opportunity for a Procurement Specialist to be located at our plant in Cartersville GA. We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategicProcurement Specialistto support our manufacturing operations by sourcing negotiating and purchasing raw materials equipment and services. This role is critical in ensuring cost-effective and timely procurement of quality materials including raw materials packaging materials and MRO necessary for production. This position will report to the site Procurement Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

Key Responsibilities:

• Source and evaluate suppliers for raw materials machinery and services aligned with production needs and quality standards.
• Negotiate pricing terms and delivery schedules to optimize cost savings and supply reliability.
• Issue purchase orders and manage the procurement process from requisition to delivery and through invoice closure.
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain strong relationships to ensure timely fulfillment and resolve any delivery or quality issues.
• Collaborate with production quality and logistics teams to forecast demand and maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities process improvements and supply chain efficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations related to procurement and vendor contracts.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases pricing and other essential procurement data.
• Development and delivery of the right standard reports to measure Spend PPV ADP across all Procurement areas Raw Materials Indirect Corporate Capital Energy MRO Goods MRO Services and Sourced Products.
• Development and delivery of ad-hoc analysis as needed to support Procurement leadership.
• Support large scale RFP activities by working closely with the procurement manager(s) at a local as well as corporate level.
• Manages the competitive bidding process. Requests quotations/bids conducts negotiations and issues purchase orders for assigned categories.
• Maintain and update Procurement project tracker database.
• Coordinate the drafting reviewing and negotiation of contracts including leasing agreements equipment contracts and service agreements ensuring compliance with company policies and legal standards at both a local and corporate level.
• Other procurement related duties as needed by procurement team leader.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration or related field or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of procurement or logistics experience in a manufacturing environment; resilient or wood flooring industry preferred.
• Knowledge of materials commonly used in manufacturing production.
• Strong negotiation communication and vendor management skills.
• Excellent technical knowledge and aptitude in Office Suite and ERP systems (e.g.M3 SAP Oracle NetSuite).
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Must be able to successfully complete and pass a background check employment verification and drug screening.
• Positive and Verifiable Work History.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with global sourcing and import/export logistics.
• Understanding of inventory management principles and lean manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and production requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Push pull carry and lift 20-50lbs.
• Frequent walking and sitting.
• Regular stretching bending stooping twisting reaching grasping and other such repetitive movements.
• Must be able to communicate hear comprehend and write in English.
• Must be able to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Think analytically
• Make decisions
• Develop options and implement solutions
• Work with a team
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance (consistent with ADA and/or FMLA)
• Attention to detail
• Communicate effectively
• Multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Work with a Sense of Urgency

Required Experience:

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