What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist position at Lab Logistics?
Procurement Specialist
POSITION OVERVIEW: Ensure adequate inventory of materials and products in accordance with production and distribution needs. Serve as the primary communication point between production and the procurement activities. Processes the vendor data such as confirmation, on time delivery and non-conformance reporting as associated with the Purchase Order.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Continually develop expertise to support growth for new projects.
- Order materials and services as per negotiated and appropriately approved. Review quotations.
- Prepare purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders in accordance with company policy.
- Maintain proper procurement attributes of items based on company buying philosophies.
- Track Purchasing activity and measurements.
- Manage vendor related data and assist in building effective partnerships.
- Assist department in developing and implementing purchasing strategies for products.
- Communicate with receiving to resolve issues with insufficient data from received items.
- Maintain purchase order date confirmations as the primary input for reporting.
- Work with accounting to resolve billing discrepancies as associated with freight, credits, returns and other.
- Strong PC skills required including use of MS Office applications to include Excel
- Other duties as assigned.
ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Attention to detail
- Ability to analyze data
- Strong communication skills
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school degree or equivalent
- All prospective employees must pass a background and drug check.
DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.