This is a job for a Procurement Specialist with a company located in the Starkville, MS area.

Job Summary: Purchasing position will be responsible for purchasing of shop materials.  Maintain records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices.  Good communication skills are essential as will be working with both internal and external customers.

Responsibilities: Assist Plant Controller with daily operational needs such as purchasing, order processing, return processing, data entry, inventory requirements and various other reporting. Purchase raw materials, maintenance materials, MRO, safety, office supplies and inventoried items. Review minimum and maximum for items and adjust accordingly for optimal stocking levels. Entry of purchase orders in the ERP system and upon receipt, verification of the items received against the purchase order, and track orders for on time delivery. Negotiating Andritz Terms and Conditions as needed for vendor purchases. Addressing vendor quality issues, handling complaints and raw material shortages. Research potential vendors and comparing and evaluating offers from suppliers. Maintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices. Issuing status reports on projects - reporting (weekly reports, statistics, etc.). Maintain records of purchased parts and outside vendor consumables and submit purchased part reports.

Qualifications: Experience in all Microsoft Office software.  (Advanced Excel skills preferred.) Experience using an ERP system (SAP/Point Man/Syteline preferred). Ability to understand and execute verbal instructions coupled with the ability to handle multiple tasks. Will require analytical skills as will be working with financial reports and conduct cost analysis. Understanding of supply chain procedures. Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (research and evaluating). Must be able to work with shop floor personnel and be able to handle issues as they occur.

Equal Opportunity Employer -- minorities/females/veteran/other individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.