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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