Procurement Specialist

Pelliconi Florida • Orlando, FL

430d • $65,000 - $70,000

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 serves as a liaison between North American manufacturing plants and the European headquarters, focusing on indirect purchases, MRO purchases, fleet services, and direct material procurement. The specialist will negotiate contracts, monitor procurement costs, and ensure compliance with procurement standards.

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 a plus.
• Experience of the principles, methods, and practices related to purchasing, logistics, and quality systems.
• Experience of 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.

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.
• Responsible for monitoring monthly purchases to annual purchases to assure receiving rebate at the end of the year.
• Send PO's 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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree