Senior Procurement Specialist

The position of Sr. Procurement Specialist will be based out of our Indianapolis, IN location!

Summary

The Senior Procurement Specialist is responsible for executing sourcing strategies, managing and improving Parts Super Center (PSC)/Inside Sales in-stock fill rates by monitoring inventory levels and adjusting replenishment settings for its assigned vendors. The Senior Procurement Specialist reviews, adjusts and executes daily recommended replenishment orders. The role is also responsible for conducting product maintenance, managing supplier relationship and performance and managing cost, quality and delivery.

What You'll Do

• Ensure procurement strategies are aligned with commercial strategies

• Communicate and drive national and regional supplier and procurement strategies to the regional commercial team

• Provide mentorship, training, and guidance to new team members

• Stock procurement/replenishment for assigned supplier lines

• Daily review of critical items below minimum, allocations, or stock outs

• Address and process stock backorders and stock requests submitted via the system

• Meet or exceed defined item availability service level for all assigned supplier lines

• Meet or exceed defined inventory turns for all assigned supplier lines

• Work with system planner to ensure accuracy of replenishment system data i.e. (lead-time, forecasting, standard package and buy multiplies)

• Assist on special buys i.e. (promo buys) in an effort to enhance and/or protect margins and maintain acceptable inventory levels

• Work with associates to perpetuate stock sales growth for all responsible lines/branches

• Assist operations with non-conformity receipt issues

• Assist with supplier review process/workflow request submission

• Assist on project/direct buys in an effort to maximize gross margin potential through applied supplier leverage techniques

• Assist with any system cost maintenance issues through "Vendor Pricing" team for assigned branches and/or assigned supplier lines

• Assist with negotiations of supplier returns to reduce excess/dead stock

• Other duties as assigned

• Support new programs, supplier re-sourcing activity and product transfers as required.

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.

What You'll Need

• High School or GED required

• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree preferred

Experience

• 5+ years of professional purchasing/buying experience in the Electrical Distribution Industry

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office products

• Effective communication skills with peers and Branch/DC personnel

• Solid mathematical skills

• Ability to negotiate competitive stock material acquisition cost

• Ability to work with Branch/DC personnel and supplier representatives to identify new potential stocking items

• Attention to detail

• Excellent time management skills

• Ability to prioritize and organize

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Environment

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold Occasionally - up to 20%

• Travels to offsite locations Occasionally - up to 20%

Physical Demands

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position Constantly - at least 51%

• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location Frequently - 21% to 50%

• Use hands to finger, handle or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery Constantly - at least 51%

• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to crouch down to stock shelfs, pick up boxes, or position one's self to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet Occasionally - up to 20%

• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment Occasionally - up to 20%

• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions Constantly - at least 51%

Weight and Force

• Up to 10 pounds Occasionally - up to 20%

• Up to 25 pounds Occasionally - up to 20%

Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.