Procurement Project Manager

We are seeking a Project Manager in procurement of custom manufactured metal and plastic components. You will manage customer accounts of OEM Components of 1,000-1,500 individual SKU's to ensure all orders are met and control inventory and purchasing for the account.

Responsibilities:

• Handle existing customer accounts
• Track and update inventory
• Order parts as needed for customer's requirements
• Handle communication with overseas vendors
• Resolve customer inquiries
• Keep customers aware of the latest developments
• Manage new projects from order placement to delivery
• Communicate with multiple departments on a daily basis
• Coordinate shipments from vendors to customer
• Analyze and determine purchasing needs based on orders and inventory levels

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of previous experience in procurement with a background in manufacturing or distribution/inventory
• Experience dealing with overseas vendors is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of OEM metal and/or plastic components and blueprints is preferred
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Moderate MS Word and Outlook
• Use of ERP software (Preferable Oracle Netsuite) a must
• Ability to build rapport with clients
• Strong negotiation skills
• Deadline and detail-oriented
• Independent worker
• Great communication skills
• critical thinking
• Ability to problem solve

Hours are 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday through Friday

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Inventory management: 3 years (Preferred)
• Project management: 3 years (Required)
• Purchasing: 2 years (Preferred)

You should be proficient in:

• Customer Service
• Project Management
• Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
• Supplier Management
• Shipping/Receiving
• Distribution Experience
• Inside Sales
• Vendor & Supplier Management
• ERP & MRP Systems
• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Inventory Management & Control
• Supply Chain Management
• Commodity Purchasing Experience
• Sourcing and Procurement Experience
• International Sourcing Experience
• Supplier Negotiation Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• 2D Drawings
• ERP Software