Procurement Specialist

$65,000 - $70,000/Yr

Pelliconi Florida - Orlando, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Orlando, FL

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Procurement Specialist at Pelliconi Florida LLC is responsible for sourcing goods and services, managing vendor contracts, and analyzing supplier performance. This role involves collaboration with Corporate Purchasing to ensure effective procurement strategies, cost reduction initiatives, and the establishment of strong supplier relationships. The position requires a proactive approach to managing procurement processes and ensuring compliance with company standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary supply chain liaison between North American manufacturing plants and headquarters in Europe.
• Visit suppliers to audit facilities and processes along with the quality department.
• Source and interview vendors; negotiate contracts and costs in coordination with Corporate Purchasing Manager.
• Procure and evaluate rates provided to Pelliconi by suppliers to establish competitive prices while maintaining proper communication.
• Monitor monthly purchases to annual purchases to assure receiving rebate at the end of the year.
• Send purchase orders for release depending on validation strategy as well as to suppliers or the person in charge.
• Develop category strategy and supplier market knowledge.
• Consistently develop backup supply chain partners for all raw materials; creating/validating supplier capacity models emphasizing Continuity Business Planning.
• Work along with corporate to develop and maintain robust, ethical supplier relationships to ensure qualified vendors comply with procurement standards, schedules, and other requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business/Materials Management, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 2 to 3 years of experience in a similar role (Procurement Specialist).
• Prior experience with SAP ERP (preferred).
• Proven success in a manufacturing environment.
• Fluent English and French speaker; communication skills in Italian are a plus.
• Experience with purchasing, logistics, and quality systems principles, methods, and practices.
• Experience with supplier commodity processes and practices.
• Direct and Indirect Material Sourcing and contract negotiation experience.
• Demonstrated experience with driving cost reduction and other savings initiatives.
• Experience working in environments where ISO, CMMI, and other standards are required.

Nice-to-haves

• Fluent in Italian.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) 3% Match
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance