Procurement Specialist

About HME, Inc.:

The HME Group began its operations in the construction and manufacturing industries in 1996. Continued strategic growth over the last 25 years has transformed HME into a thriving group with six companies, fourteen divisions, and offices in four states. Our success and growth offer our employees the opportunity for career advancement and long-term stability.

Job Purpose:

We are currently seeking an entry-level Procurement Specialist. This position will join an experienced and knowledgeable team to assist in the day-to-day procurement of various types of steel and hardware. On-the-job training will be provided including but not limited to product knowledge, sources, overall fabrication process, etc.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for sourcing materials for HME in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Works closely with our Detailing and Project Management team to ensure the correct quantities, grades, sizes and lengths are ordered.
• Works in alignment with the Scheduling and Inventory Control to ensure on-time delivery to meet the production schedule.
• Follows best practices in procuring materials for HME and related entities.
• Establishes and monitor milestone dates and communicates with the appropriate departments as needed.
• Problem solves issues as they arise with vendors.

Behavioral Traits Required:

• EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE Knows and understands personal strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and limits. Seeks feedback; gains insight from mistakes; open to criticism.
• COMMITMENT Displays a strong commitment to the job and company.
• RELIABILITY Takes responsibility for actions. Is dependable; arrives on time; does what he/she says, does not let others down; highly valued on the team. Has built solid relationships with peers and management.
• TIME MANGEMENT Utilizes time on the job efficiently to maximize the amount of work completed.
• COMMUNICATION SKILLS Consistently displays the ability to communicate with peers and management when needed for the job.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience in construction management and/or Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Knowledge of structural steel and miscellaneous metals preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite