The position of Procurement Specialist will be based out of our Naperville, IL location!

Summary

The Procurement Specialist is responsible managing and improving Branch/Customer Solution Center in-stock fill rates by monitoring inventory levels and adjusting replenishment settings for its assigned vendors and regional distribution network and/or branches. The Procurement Specialist reviews, adjusts and executes daily recommended replenishment orders. The role is also responsible for expediting open POs and managing cost, quantity and defective issues with vendors.

What You’ll Do

• Stock procurement/replenishment for assigned Branch/ Customer Solution Centers and/or assigned supplier lines
• Daily review of critical items below minimum, allocations, or stock outs for all assigned Branch/ Customer Solution Centers
• Address and process stock backorders and stock requests submitted via the system
• Meet or exceed defined item availability service level for all assigned Branch/ Customer Solution Centers and/or assigned supplier lines
• Meet or exceed defined inventory turns for all assigned Branch/ Customer Solution Centers and/or 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 Branch/ Customer Solution Centers on special buys i.e. (promo buys) in an effort to enhance and/or protect margins and maintain acceptable inventory levels
• Work with Branch/ Customer Solution Centers associates to perpetuate stock sales growth for all responsible lines/branches
• Assist Branch/ Customer Solution Centers operations with non-conformity receipt issues
• Assist Branch/ Customer Solution Centers with supplier review process/workflow request submission
• Assist Branch/ Customer Solution Centers 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

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    
• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 2+ 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%
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock    None
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment    None
• 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%
• Up to 50 pounds    None
• Up to 75 pounds    None

“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.”