Job Description
Spherion's client is an innovator in the sale and distribution of rigid packaging and is looking for a Procurement Specialist
Responsibilities include:
· Building supplier relationships to assist the Sales force in sourcing and acquiring products or component parts of products
· Negotiate with vendors to obtain best terms and pricing
· Review and develop information for contracted business
· Resolve supplier issues
· Assist Sales force in managing inventory levels within specified warehousing locations
· Track orders and maintain accurate computer records
· Maintain accurate computer records
The client feels that those candidates with strictly hospital buying/sourcing are not ideal for this job.
Job Requirements
Requirements:
v Four-year degree and/or prior experience in Sales Support or Product Sourcing preferred
v Sales Support and Sourcing experience is VERY helpful
v Excellent analytical skills required
v Superb written and verbal communication skills required
v MUST be extremely detail-oriented
v Must be computer proficient – we have a complex in-house system that they must learn very quickly
v Microsoft experience in Outlook, Excel and Word
v Excellent analytical problem-solving skills
v Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
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