**Position Summary**:
As a Procurement Coordinator, you'll play a crucial role in managing the acquisition and distribution of materials, parts, equipment, and supplies for our organization. Your responsibilities include coordinating procurement activities to ensure efficient operations. Here's a breakdown of your essential duties:
**Crucial Job Functions / Responsibilities**:
**Negotiation**:
- Collaborate with the Order Manager to confirm delivery dates from ICO plants.
- Negotiate favorable prices, delivery terms, and shipping arrangements with vendors.
**Procurement**:
- Purchase designated intercompany supplies for KOB3 orders.
- Process vendor returns efficiently and in a timely manner.
- Ensure proper delivery performance by coordinating with plants.
- Obtain all necessary order documentation from plants (drawings, procedures, certificates, etc.).
**Communication**:
- Coordinate with the order entry team to ensure timely purchasing.
- Collaborate with accounts payable to resolve any invoice disputes.
**Professional Degree Requirements**:
- Bachelor's degree in Business/Logistics.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- High level of math and analytical skills.
- Good negotiation skills.
- English proficiency at 80% is required.
**Experience Requirements**:
- 2+ years of experience in purchasing, materials, inventory management, or warehouse operations, preferably within the automotive industry.
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Plex, and other business software.
- Excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication with team members, leadership, and vendors.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work under mínimal supervision.
**Technical Knowledge Requirements**:
- Procurement and Inventory management.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, castings, additive manufacturing).
- Cost analysis expertise.
- Understanding of logistics and international trade.
- Familiarity with Oracle ERP system (Desirable).
**Traits & Skills**:
- Analytical capacity.
- Resilience.
- Teamwork.
- Customer focus.
- Effective communication.
**Job Competencies (Main 5 Critical Korn Ferry Competencies)**:
- Action Oriented.
- Communicates Effectively.
- Customer Focus.
- Drives Results. Ensures Accountability.
**Job Description Disclaimer**:
**Reasonable Accommodation**:
We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all employees. If you require accommodations to fulfill the duties of the position or participate in the recruitment process, please advise us. We will strive to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that all individuals can contribute optimally to our team.
**Additional Duties**:
This job description does not limit employees to the outlined responsibilities. Duties may evolve or expand to meet the needs of the organization. We encourage flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to take on new challenges as they arise.
**Minimum Requirements**:
