Procurement Contract Specialist

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for completing required project assignments and work tasks. The focus will be on procurement processes, supporting production planning execution, and other supply chain activities. Throughout the assignment, there will be a heavy emphasis placed on safety, teamwork, and process improvements.Responsibilities:Issue, update, and monitor purchase orders to ensure accurate data and reporting.Communicate with vendors using email and phone to request delivery dates and current pricing.Resolve supply and delivery issues with suppliers by proactively finding solutions and stressing urgency of deliveries to keep projects on schedule.Monitor Purchasing group mailbox to capture data and transfer to ERP tool.Interfacing with multiple departments within Westrock (Receiving, Performance Excellence, Engineering, Production, and Accounts Payable) to complete work tasks and projectsDocument and Update Job Related Work Processes and ProceduresSend large component quote packages out for bid to multiple suppliers. Receive, manage, and organize returned information.Requirements:3 years of experience in purchasing/procurement and supporting a technical operations environment with lead time constraints3-years of related experience in RFQ processes – vendor competitive bidding3-5 years purchasing or procurement,Customer service experience in terms of both internal and external customersTeaming and collaboration skillsExperience with ERP systems like JDE or SAP in material management or production planningIntermediate proficiency with MS Office suite (Microsoft 365 including Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communicationWillingness to call suppliers outside the organization with sense of urgency and assertivenessAbility to work independently and multi-taskStrong attention to detail and problem-solving skillsAble to read, interpret, and understand Mechanical Technical DrawingsSome understanding of part fabrication processes - Milling, Lathe, and Laser Sheetmetal fabricationPlusses:Advanced VLookup and pivot table analysis skills in ExcelDemand forecasting experienceStrong influential communication skills5+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment3+ years of strategic/preferred vendor management experienceSome college or higher education