Procurement Specialist at Controls Center Inc – Cincinnati, Ohio

Position: Procurement Specialist

Classification: Non-Exempt

Department: Procurement

Reports To: Director of Procurement

The Procurement Specialist handles orders of non-stock inventory as necessary to support specific Customer and Order Writer needs. They embrace the company's commitment to Continuous Process Improvement by communicating to management any recommendations to improve efficiency in tasks and processes. Ensures company profitability by meeting company-directed goals for service levels and inventory turns; troubleshooting backorder problems; works with the Procurement team and Inventory teams to reduce excess and unwanted inventory. The Purchasing Specialist will join our mission to "Make the tech in the truck more efficient" and embrace our vision to "Enhance lives through solutions."

Core Values:

♥ Honesty – Truthful and transparent

♥ Excellence – Consistently deliver high quality

♥ Accountability – Owning one’s actions

♥ Respect – Valuing Others

♥ Teamwork – Collaborating effectively

Core Competencies:

• Building Trust – Earning the confidence of others
• Customer Focus – Prioritizes customer needs
• Productivity – Achieves tasks efficiently
• Adaptability – Adjusts to changes
• Cooperation – Works well with others

Essential Functions:

• Process procurements and direct ship purchase orders, checking the accuracy of products and working acknowledgments
• Determines the optimum shipping charges and most cost-effective delivery method for new and reorders Administer medical, dental, vision programs
• Communicates to vendors and accounts payable any vendor pricing discrepancies and manage the corrective steps
• Communicates to Management obsolete parts numbers and replacements when applicable
• Expedite Purchase Orders to ensure expected due dates. Use spreadsheets, text documents, database documents, and visual presentations.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

• Communicates relevant cost changes and outages to appropriate team members and sources from other streams
• Monitors vendor performance per contract requirements or general responsiveness to customers
• Research, identify and locate the standard and unique products for internal customers
• Maintain a list of expensive, non-stocked, or unusual quantities ordered for a customer. Tracks these items to ensure they are sold or returned to the vendor through the warranty/returns department
• Maintain all drop-shipped purchase orders and internal orders
• Communicates vendor outages to appropriate manager/sales personnel
• Ensure Accounts Receivable and the Order Writer is notified of orders on credit hold or over their limit.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to navigate and resolve internal and external challenging situations effectively and resourcefully
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with Customers and other Johnstone employees

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to manage priorities effectively and prioritizes tasks based on importance
• Excellent time management skills
• Basic skills in the use of Microsoft Office products
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Ability to conduct essential business math functions of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and percentages

Qualifications:

• Two or more years purchasing experience
• General knowledge of inventory systems (knowledge of RF-based systems a plus)

Benefits:

1. Generous paid time off
2. 401(k) with company match
3. Medical, dental, vision, reimbursement program

1. HSA and non-deductible medical plans
2. Employer-paid disability and life insurance
3. Employee assistance program

Johnstone Supply provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves, compensation, and training.