48forty Solutions · 16 hours ago
Procurement Specialist - Forklift Fleet
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years exp48forty Solutions is the largest pallet management services company in North America! They are seeking a Procurement Specialist to source suppliers and products for their core business operations, negotiating terms with vendors and conducting ongoing cost analysis to ensure favorable relationships.
Consumer GoodsRetailSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Identify and interview potential suppliers
Research and negotiate terms with suppliers such as price, quality of products, deadlines, expectations, etc
Develop sourcing lists for various commodities to support the development of requests for information
Must be able to develop tiered vendor KPI’s and hold them accountable to agreements
Liaise with suppliers and operational procurement managers regarding updates and details of goods or services in the pipeline
Create purchase orders and tally these with supply requests and orders
Analyze invoices to ensure accuracy of goods delivered
Monitor inventory to ensure the flow of goods remains positive
Attend meetings and provide cost analysis to ensure any contracts are favorable to the company
Ensure venders are sustainable and fully endorsed via our national vendor selection process
Work closely with the internal project team to understand the details of procurement requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or a related discipline is required; equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree
2 - 5 years of experience purchasing commodities and /or services is required
Complex understanding of wood/steel pricing index and relationship building methodology
Complex understanding of tractors, trailers and forklift industry, components evaluation
Must be proficient in basic office software applications (such as Word, Excel, Outlook)
Must exercise good judgment in safeguarding confidential or sensitive information and adhere to high standards of confidentiality and honesty
Ability to Identify problems, analyze alternatives, and develop viable recommendations
Benefits
Competitive Pay
Holiday Pay
Referral Bonuses
Long-Term Career Advancement
Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, AD&D, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance for Eligible Full Time Employees
401(k) Retirement Plan
Great Team Environment
Company
48forty Solutions
We're here to make pallet management simple for your company.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Summit Partners
2022-03-24Private Equity
2020-12-01Acquired
2018-07-10Private Equity
Leadership Team
Mike Hachtman
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
Becker's Hospital Review
2023-12-22
Pallet Enterprise
2023-12-22
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