Procurement Specialist

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Beyond Vision is a growing social enterprise that creates employment and opportunity for people who are blind or visually impaired through our service and manufacturing facilities. We are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to join our fast-paced procurement department.

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Manufacturing, the Procurement Specialist will be responsible for strategic sourcing, high-level inventory control, cost analysis, and supplier relations focused on Assembly and Packaging, Business Units, Government Kitting and BSC distribution. This individual will develop and implement purchasing strategies which optimize cost, quality, and on-time delivery.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1.Convert demand (assembly and raw material reports, Plan for Every Part (PFEP), Kanban, and Bill of Materials) into timely purchase orders and releases.
2.Issue, track, and close purchase orders; obtain confirmations and expedite or delay due dates as required to meet production needs.
3.Investigate and resolve shortages, overages, and mis-shipments in collaboration with suppliers, receiving, and internal stakeholders.
4.Create and maintain item masters and specialty items in the ERP (NetSuite); ensure vendor, pricing, Minimum Order Quantity, and lead-time data integrity.
5.Establish and manage blanket orders and purchasing agreements; maintain current vendor price lists and delivery schedules.6.Release work orders and create purchase orders for Government Products, including required government PO numbers, terms, and conditions.
7.Maintain and verify Small/Disadvantaged Business certifications for kit suppliers; support small-business utilization reporting.
8.Prepare quarterly vendor scorecards (on-time delivery, quality/PPM, responsiveness) and drive corrective actions using root-cause methods.
9.Track and document cost savings and purchase price variance (PPV); partner with Finance on validation and standard cost updates.
10.Manage consumables to min/max levels, internal purchase requisitions, and office supplies; coordinate timely receiving and put-away.
11.Support quoting for new government projects and negotiating pricing and terms with suppliers to achieve best value.
12.Process Procurement credit-card purchases with accurate coding and complete receipt documentation

KEY COMPETENCIES
•Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiating skills.
•Organization and planning.
•Adaptability.
•Detail oriented.
•Conducts business in an ethical and professional manner.
•Responds promptly and courteously to requests from both external and internal customers.
•Advanced PC skills. Highly proficient in all of Microsoft Office Suite.
•Experience with NetSuite preferred.
•Passionate about our mission of employing people who are blind or visually impaired.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
•Associate or bachelor’s degree in a supply chain or business-related field preferred.
•5+ years of experience in the supply chain management field. (A background in manufacturing is preferred with inventory control experience a plus)
•Experience with ERP and relevant software applications such as NetSuite.
•A track record of utilizing the ERP to drive/enhance the purchasing function.
•Formal training in production or inventory management is preferred

WE OFFER

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A culture that values delighting our customers, constant improvement, and fun!
• The opportunity to help create jobs for people who are blind or visually impaired.