Do you have a strong work ethic and the desire to join an organization that invests in its people through cross-training and development? ClarkDietrich fosters a work-life balance and offers competitive compensation and benefits. Join the ClarkDietrich team by applying to the Procurement Specialist position at our West Chester, OH location.
Job Summary:
The Procurement Specialist supports the development and management of company-wide purchasing programs, including supplier evaluation, cost analysis, and procurement for major capital projects. This role also assists with contract administration and operational purchasing activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Development: Collaborate with the Purchasing Manager to develop and implement purchasing programs to optimize performance and efficiencies.
• Supplier Management: Assist in identifying, evaluating, and qualifying potential suppliers. Conduct cost comparisons and analyze supplier performance.
• Contract Management: Manage contracts for MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) and negotiate procurement of supplies and services.
• Cost Reduction: Help plants reduce costs of parts, equipment, services, and consumable inventories by managing and supporting best practices.
• Fleet and Scrap Management: Support the management of the forklift fleet and scrap material sales.
• Purchasing Coverage: Provide coverage for plant purchasing(Vacation,Sickness) needs as required.
• Reporting: Create and run reports to maintain and expedite open purchase orders.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all initiatives, procedures, processes, and policies.
• Project Tracking: Track project milestones and payments for major capital projects.
• Coordination: Help coordinate department meetings and support new account setups.
• Industry Trends: Stay current on industry trends and relevant materials/services.
• Additional Duties: Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience: 5-7 years of relevant experience in purchasing.
• Skills: Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Power BI.
• Attributes: Detail-oriented, strong work ethic, comfortable working independently and collaboratively.
• Travel: Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with manufacturing environments and continuous improvement practices.
• Problem-Solving: Capable of resolving issues with offsite teams.

Compensation: $70K-$106K Pay Transparency In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to “Pay Transparency Law”; in the impacted states; that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions

• Program Development: Collaborate with the Purchasing Manager to develop and implement purchasing programs to optimize performance and efficiencies.
• Supplier Management: Assist in identifying, evaluating, and qualifying potential suppliers. Conduct cost comparisons and analyze supplier performance.
• Contract Management: Manage contracts for MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) and negotiate procurement of supplies and services.
• Cost Reduction: Help plants reduce costs of parts, equipment, services, and consumable inventories by managing and supporting best practices.
• Fleet and Scrap Management: Support the management of the forklift fleet and scrap material sales.
• Purchasing Coverage: Provide coverage for plant purchasing(Vacation,Sickness) needs as required.
• Reporting: Create and run reports to maintain and expedite open purchase orders.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all initiatives, procedures, processes, and policies.
• Project Tracking: Track project milestones and payments for major capital projects.
• Coordination: Help coordinate department meetings and support new account setups.
• Industry Trends: Stay current on industry trends and relevant materials/services.
• Additional Duties: Perform additional duties as assigned