Procurement Specialist

at  Robert Half

We are offering a contract to hire employment opportunity for a Procurement Specialist in the Manufacturing industry, located in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. The job function includes tasks such as order processing, filing, scheduling, and procurement. You’ll be part of a team working in an office environment.

• Manage and process incoming purchase orders meticulously
• Maintain and update customer records in the company system
• Track the status of orders and provide updates to customers
• Assist in scheduling and coordinating production based on received orders
• Collaborate with the procurement team to ensure timely and efficient order fulfillment
• Handle customer inquiries and provide exceptional customer service
• Maintain a high level of organization due to the paper-intensive nature of the role
• Utilize CRM and ERP systems for customer and order management
• Adhere to the company’s protocol for receiving purchase orders
• Cross-train in various job functions to support team members as needed
• Possess strong knowledge of semi-conductors and electric component manufacturing industry.
• Proficient in CRM and ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning.
• Familiarity with budget processes and buying processes.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to manage invoices and enter purchase orders.
• Experience in corporate procurement.
• Capable of maintaining a daily schedule and managing job scheduling.
• Proven ability to handle job scheduler tasks.
• Strong understanding of purchase orders and their execution.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in a team and collaborate effectively with various departments.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite and other related software.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field is preferred.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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