procurement specialist

Randstad is searching for an Inventory/Procurement Specialist to be a vital part of the daily operations for a distribution center located in Millington, TN. This candidate will have to physically count and track inventory in the warehouse and support all purchasing, accruals and reporting. There is great potential for this to become a permanent position. If you are ready for a new opportunity, apply now. salary: $25 - $31 per hourshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 5 PMeducation: BachelorsResponsibilitiesProcurement & Inventory Management: Maintain a detailed report of the balance on hand to determine ordering needs, track supplies, and collaborate with teams on inventory issues. Conduct monthly physical inventory counts and walk-throughs with vendors to ensure accuracy and stock availability. Create and manage purchase orders (POs) within the financial system. Analyze supplier performance, negotiate pricing, and manage key supplier relationships. Collaborate with management on forecasting supply needs for customer launches and peak seasons. Work with the Facility Manager and maintenance team on scheduling necessary repairs and maintenance. Monitor inventory items and lead times, reporting any delays due to backorders or shipping issues. Financial Tracking & Accounting Operations: Assist in processing accounts payable (AP), including preparing invoice batches and inputting vendor invoices. Assist in processing accounts receivable (AR), including new accounts and customer payment processes. Track all spending and maintain an accurate invoice tracker for both sites. Perform and track monthly accruals to support accurate financial closing. Qualifications Three plus years of inventory and purchasing experience Familiarity with common office software, web-based applications, and data entry. College degree preferred The essential functions of this role include:working in a smoke free environmentSkillsInventory (3 years of experience is required)Purchasing/Procurement (3 years of experience is required)Accounts PayableAccounts ReceivableQualificationsYears of experience: 3 yearsExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

job summary: In this role you will be managing global factories, monitoring supplier performance, and driving process improvement within the commodity team to ensure operational excellence and on-time delivery of critical materials. Seeking a candidate with a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field and at least five years of experience managing global factories and various commodities, who possesses excellent communication skills, a demonstrated ability to solve complex problems, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Macros, Pivot Tables, Data Lookup) and ERP systems like SAP, with the flexibility for up to 10% travel. - 1 year contract - On-site 3 days per week & remote 2 days  location: Tualatin, Oregon job type: Contract salary: $50 - 65 per hour work hours: 8am to 4pm education: Bachelors   responsibilities: Manage and monitor material flow through the production cycle, including planning and scheduling, to determine required material purchases.Develop and track supplier performance metrics, conduct regular performance and quality evaluations, and assess risks associated with the preferred supply base.Drive continuous process improvement by deploying and developing best practices in procurement, inventory control (e.g., JIT, Kanban, min/max), and manufacturing strategies.Establish and monitor goals with suppliers to ensure material delivery meets forecasted demand.Represent supplier business management on cross-functional commodity teams to address supply challenges and satisfy internal and external customer needs.Collaborate with engineering and suppliers to resolve complex technical and delivery issues, ensuring the on-time delivery of critical materials.Develop technical documentation, including presentations, white papers, and process flow charts, to support continuous process improvement projects.Work with suppliers to monitor product costs, prevent negative Purchase Price Variance (PPV), and support cost reduction efforts.Drive improvements in supplier manufacturing processes to enhance product quality and on-time delivery performance.   qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 5 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors  skills: Supply ChainERP Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

job summary: In this role you will be managing global factories, monitoring supplier performance, and driving process improvement within the commodity team to ensure operational excellence and on-time delivery of critical materials. Seeking a candidate with a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field and at least five years of experience managing global factories and various commodities, who possesses excellent communication skills, a demonstrated ability to solve complex problems, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Macros, Pivot Tables, Data Lookup) and ERP systems like SAP, with the flexibility for up to 10% travel. - 1 year contract - On-site 3 days per week & remote 2 days Livermore Site  location: Livermore, California job type: Contract salary: $50 - 65 per hour work hours: 8am to 4pm education: Bachelors   responsibilities: Manage and monitor material flow through the production cycle, including planning and scheduling, to determine required material purchases.Develop and track supplier performance metrics, conduct regular performance and quality evaluations, and assess risks associated with the preferred supply base.Drive continuous process improvement by deploying and developing best practices in procurement, inventory control (e.g., JIT, Kanban, min/max), and manufacturing strategies.Establish and monitor goals with suppliers to ensure material delivery meets forecasted demand.Represent supplier business management on cross-functional commodity teams to address supply challenges and satisfy internal and external customer needs.Collaborate with engineering and suppliers to resolve complex technical and delivery issues, ensuring the on-time delivery of critical materials.Develop technical documentation, including presentations, white papers, and process flow charts, to support continuous process improvement projects.Work with suppliers to monitor product costs, prevent negative Purchase Price Variance (PPV), and support cost reduction efforts.Drive improvements in supplier manufacturing processes to enhance product quality and on-time delivery performance. #LI-JW1   qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 5 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors  skills: Supply ChainERP Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.