Procurement Specialist jobs in Roanoke, VA

• Provide information and make decisions with customers to determine the best supplier and source by analyzing material, category and supplier costs.
• Evaluate blueprints / drawings and/or samples.
• Identify cost savings opportunities and variances.
• Determine quality requirements for the customer and specifications.
• Build and maintain relationships within the industry suppliers to maintain to ensure continuous improvement.
• Negotiate pricing, quantity, and delivery with suppliers.
• Prepare requests for quotation (RFQ)
• Obtain purchase orders (PO) and acknowledgements from suppliers.
• Update and maintain accurate information within the database ERP.
• Review and issue proposals and purchase agreements
• Support special projects as needed as the buyer specialist.

Requirements :

• Experience with industrial components, fasteners, mechanical products and/or parts within industrial and/or manufacturing industries.
• High attention to detail, i.e. utilizing computer software, in self-monitoring the completion of daily tasks, and in customer follow-through
• Professional demeanor with both internal and external customers
• Excellent verbal and oral communication, i.e discussing product details with the customer
• Accountability in problem solving; initiative in resolving customer issues
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word