Procurement Specialist Jobs in Minnesota

Procurement Specialist

Company Overview

The Airtex Group is a leader in the design, development, and manufacturing execution of innovative home textile products for the most recognized, premium and influencer brands within the specialty retail, D2C and B2B channels. The home décor specialty segment and influencer D2C channels are some of the most exciting and fastest growing channels within retail.

Every aspect of Airtex is guided by our Core Values:

· Accountability

· Collaboration

· Innovation

· Partner Focus

· Transparency

Position Summary

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for daily execution of responsibilities aimed at supporting our manufacturing operations, customer satisfaction and overall company. This includes communicating internally across departments, managing external communication and commitments with international and domestic suppliers, logistics providers, brokerage services, and 3PLs ensuring on-time delivery of materials for manufacturing and cost targets.

Key Accountabilities

Execute activities to fulfill on time delivery requirements and cost structures

a. Manage vendor records in ERP system

b. Run MRP and issue purchase orders with product specifications daily

c. Create delivery schedules for incoming purchase orders

d. Monitor and track ship dates and provide status updates to internal stakeholders

e. the ERP system with changes to customer orders or information from factories and logistics providers

f. Collaborate with Warehouse, Accounts Payable, and Operations to support job requirements and resolve issues.

g. Assist in maintaining appropriate stock levels by monitoring and ordering inventory items as necessary

Partner with Sales/PD/Design and Account Management teams

a. Maintain accurate book of freight rates by mode, participate in costing activity for new product development and sales opportunities

b. As needed, work internally to reconcile product specifications discrepancies or changes to existing products

c. Track and report inventory of materials owned by the customer or Airtex at factories. Provide detailed analysis of inventory levels for updates to minimize cost and exposure while meeting customer requirements

d. Escalate complex issues or vendor performance concerns to company leadership.

Manage transportation logistics

a. Determine best method for orders to meet customer and business needs

b. Facilitate communication and maintain detailed records between factories and freight forwarders

Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years preferred or equivalent experience in order management, procurement, inventory management, and transportation

· Advanced knowledge of ERP/MRP functionality

· Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to make confident decisions using sound judgment

· Strong negotiation skills

· Knowledge of import tariff and customs requirements

· Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

· Thrives on working in a fast paced, often changing environment with the ability to prioritize to meet tight deadlines

· Proficient in Microsoft 365, with advanced Excel capabilities

Physical Requirements

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee must be able to hear, speak, and use hands for fine manipulation.

• The employee is intermittently required to lift 30 pounds, bend, stoop, reach, carry, push, walk.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, using a computer and hand-held monitor, and/or color vision for inspection and assembly.

· Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Airtex offers the following

• Values-Based Company
• Casual Work Environment
• Growth Oriented – Opportunity Driven
• Strong Compensation and Benefit Package
• Competitive Compensation
• Medical Plan Options (including Family Coverage)
• Dental Insurance
• Life, Short + Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401k Plan
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Anniversary Program

We are not accepting candidate profiles from agencies at this time and this role is not open for relocation assistance. Candidates must legally authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Minneapolis, MN 55413