ABOUT CCI

Components Company Inc. (CCI) is an innovative leader in the supply of component parts and assemblies, along with light manufacturing, kitting, auto-bagging, custom packaging, and Just-In-Time shipping. Founded in 1934, the organization continues to grow and is a full-service, value-added manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution company. CCI has been proudly ISO certified since 2001.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
· College degree is preferred, ideally in business or supply chain. HS diploma or equivalent required.
· HS diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s degree in business, sales, or related field preferred
Experience/Knowledge:
· Three years of directly related purchasing or supply chain experience required
Skills/Competencies:
· Superior analytical skills, using technology-based solutions to drive the purchasing and supply chain functions
· Excellent organizational and time management skills, with a proven ability to meet multiple and changing deadlines
· Tech savvy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office products; ERP skills strongly preferred
· Successful in performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities
· Excellent team and interpersonal skills including collaborating with internal and external customers at all levels
· Positive, professional attitude, demeanor, and presentation
· Attention to detail
· Driven, with the ability to work independently
· Strong listening, writing, and verbal communication skills

SUMMARY OF ROLE

The Procurement Specialist performs a variety of activities as a member of the Supply Chain team, including supporting the Sales team. This role ensures that purchasing quotas are met in a timely manner while observing the highest quality standards. The Procurement Specialist uses the ERP system (Made2Manage) to manage procurement, inventory, and planning activities efficiently

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Purchase component items, handling all Purchase Order entry duties. Create, review, and manage orders to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services.
· Work directly with Production team members to expedite shipments.
· Work closely with production, logistics, quality, and finance teams to align purchasing strategies with overall business goals.
· Create and maintain inventory records including Item Master, Bills of Material (BOM), routings, and other related documents using the ERP.
· Daily Process: use Planned Purchasing Queue to release POs, adjust dates, adjust quantities, and otherwise address all exception messages provided.
· Daily Process: run past due PO report, earnestly following up and resolving any late purchase orders
· Diligently maintain system parameters for vendor priority, lead times, reorder points, minimum order quantity (MOQ), product class, group code, and all other relevant fields which drive supply chain functionality.
· Work with team members to order products for current and potential customers, based on their quote needs.
· Periodically visit customers and suppliers.
· Participate in ISO internal/external audits; analyze and audit purchasing related documents.
· Work within customer portals for orders and information
· Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to negotiate pricing, lead times, and services levels.
· Monitor inventory levels to avoid overstocking or stockouts, ensuring optimal stock availability.
· Identify opportunities to streamline and automate procurement processes, reduce costs, and improve supplier performance.
· Other duties as assigned; position subject to change at any time