What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Officer position at BEA Americas?
Procurement Officer
Pittsburgh
Full time
Posted 30+ Days Ago
JR25_001101
BEA Americas delivers sensors, solutions, and accessories for activation and safety in several market segments including pedestrian and industrial automatic doors, vehicle gates and barriers, transportation, security, and retail sensing applications.
We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative Procurement Officer to join our dynamic team. This position plays a critical role in the planning, procurement, and coordination of electronic components, mechanical components, and turnkey product solutions. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, experienced in ERP systems, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role supports our continued growth and market expansion by ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and quality-compliant procurement of materials from our global supplier network.
The Procurement Officer will be an Ideal Team Player who supports our mission to build a convenient, safe, automated world and works to achieve our vision of continued growth and market expansion.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
Direct Spend
Analyze and plan supply requirements based on monthly usage data and forecasts
Issue and manage purchase orders
Monitor order status; expedite and follow up with suppliers
Maintain accurate procurement records in the ERP system
Indirect Spend
Support procurement needs from Operations, Industrialization, R&D, and Warranty teams
Process and manage POs and expedite deliveries as needed
Supplier and Internal Communication
Maintain ongoing communication with the Purchasing Manager
Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders regarding procurement status
Clearly convey requirements and expectations to the global supplier base
Strategic and Global Initiatives
Contribute to cost-reduction and process improvement initiatives
Support corporate sustainability goals and compliance programs
Ensure adherence to company policies, international trade regulations, and import/export requirements
Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager
Qualifications: To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required.
Bachelor’s Degree or 3 years experience
Expert level proficiency in the use of an ERP system and Microsoft Office Suite
Expert level of organization skills
Skills in data analysis and inventory management
Experience in operations or supply chain management in a manufacturing environment (>3 years)