What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist position at Ingram Barge Company?
Ingram Barge Company’s Procurement department is looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable professional to join the team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges, this could be the position for you! A team player at heart, the successful Procurement Specialist will collaborate with our internal teams and advocate best practices. In this role, you will move fast while keeping keen attention to detail and use problem-solving skills to support Ingram’s business objectives.
The Purchasing department has an opening for a Procurement Specialist that will be based in our Paducah, KY office and report to the Manager, Supply Chain Warehouse. Serving as the subject matter expert for creating and managing reporting and PeopleSoft functions, position would be the shepherd that keeps the department on track and moving. You would be responsible for developing supplier strategy, purchasing requested items and services, training pertaining to the requisition, purchase orders, approvals, and other related functions.
What you will be doing:
The Purchasing department has an opening for a Procurement Specialist that will be based in our Paducah, KY office and report to the Manager, Supply Chain Warehouse. Serving as the subject matter expert for creating and managing reporting and PeopleSoft functions, position would be the shepherd that keeps the department on track and moving. You would be responsible for developing supplier strategy, purchasing requested items and services, training pertaining to the requisition, purchase orders, approvals, and other related functions.
What you will be doing:
- Creating reports as needed to track supplier and team performance metrics and to support negotiations and supplier strategy
- Managing Supplier Performance
- Ensuring audit compliance
- Processing requisitions and POs
- Managing supplier bid process
- Negotiating with vendors using fact-based negotiation to obtain best value
- Managing miscellaneous projects assigned by the Director of Procurement
- Managing company vehicle registrations, insurance, and disposal
- Helping the warehouse on an as-needed bases
Minimum Qualifications
What we’re looking for:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- 2-4 years’ experience
- Ability to travel 10% of the time
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Able to evaluate supplier cost structures and analyze quotes
- Strong organizational skills
Auto req ID
6669BR
Location
20KY1: IBCO - Paducah Landing
Salary : $46,700 - $59,100