Company: Truly Free

Title: Procurement Specialist

Department: Operations

Supervisor: Supply Chain Manager/COO

Location: Traverse City, MI (Williamsburg, MI)

Salary: $65,000 - 75,000

Position Summary:

The Procurement Specialist ensures that the company's materials and products meet all of their specifications. They locate key suppliers and negotiate purchasing agreements with them on behalf of clients to get higher quality goods at the lowest prices possible. They issue purchase orders and follow up on delivery dates, they manage inventory and reconcile records as needed.

**The Procurement Specialist is a W2 Position and is classified as an non-exempt employee.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Evaluate and maintain inventory levels in system(s)

• Analyze and improve inventory management systems, including aid in the launch of a new ERP system

• Manage the month end inventory process

• Guarantee that products are delivered promptly and the quality of the goods delivered is satisfactory

• Work within a given budget to buy goods and services for an organization

• Negotiate with contractors on price, mode of shipping, and delivery time

• Order goods such as raw materials, office and shipping supplies continuously to maintain certain inventory levels

• Analyze vendor performance relating to pricing, product quality, availability and other key metrics

• Work with internal stakeholders to identify business needs and communicate the benefits of early procurement involvement

• Work with shipping/receiving to insure goods are received/transferred accurately

• Seek new sourcing partners as needed to best align with Truly Free values and business growth plans

• Implement procurement process to ensure efficiency, cost saving, and best practices

• Aid in the facilitation of the transfer of inventory to regional distribution centers

• Work with the finance team throughout the procurement cycle to assist with forecasting and budgeting

• Retain positive work relationships with co-workers and strategic suppliers

• Analyze market and delivery trends to develop procurement technologies and processes that support trends

Work Environment

• Often work in office and warehouse environments

• Work closely to other people

• Supportive managers and co-workers in an overall healthy environment

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift and manage drums and buckets of raw materials.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

• Prolonged periods standing and sitting

• Perform other duties as assigned by reporting manager

Controls Over The Position:

Reports directly to the Supply Chain Manager. In the absence of the Supply Chain Manager, the Procurement Specialist will coordinate with the Chief Operations Officer.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Solid understanding of weights and measurements in grams, ounces, pounds- in both, liquids and powders

• Strong attention to detail is a must

• Excellent time management skills

• Able to understand and create forecasts as needed

• Ability to be self-led and work both independently and within a team

• Excellent computer skills including the use of Slack and Google applications, especially Google Sheets.

• Proven work experience as a Procurement Specialist or similar role

• Good working knowledge of purchasing strategies

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Ability to quickly learn and use various business application software, purchasing and resource planning systems

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management or a similar field preferred