Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

The Procurement Specialist reports directly to the Director of Procurement and Purchasing in our Irvine Headquarters and performs the monitoring of materials through the production cycle, participates in buying strategies to purchase and arrange timely deliveries of supplies and materials, expedites as needed, and serves as liaison between vendors and users, getting prior approval for purchases in excess of established limits. They also resolve semi-complex delivery, quality, or other related problems with purchases, vendor invoices, and production planning issues.

Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to):

• Champion for Karma Supplier set-up in SAP
• Owner of Supplier Master records in SAP: ensure effective input of Supplier data, drive consistent improvement in data quality.
• Complete sourcing and procurement of Indirect Purchases at the best possible price, quality, and delivery terms
• Establishment and document of procurement policies, procedures, and guidelines to improve procurement efficiency and effectiveness.
• Review demand plans with plant and production planning to ensure accurate supply strategies.
• Bring closure to old Scheduling agreements.
• Assist GSM (Global Sourcing Managers) with sourcing and procurement of goods and services at the best possible price, quality, and delivery terms.
• Assist with determination of price reasonableness.
• Assist with evaluating supplier bids, proposals, and quotations to determine the best value for the organization.
• Assist with monitoring supplier performance to ensure that delivery schedules are met, quality standards are maintained, and contractual obligations are fulfilled.
• Assist with procurement data analysis and reporting as needed.
• Maintain delivery status for all open purchase orders and convey information to requestors. Proactively follow-up with supplier and communicate clearly to stakeholders on relevant information.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience is required.
• 1-2 years of experience in a role related to purchasing (buyer, sourcing)
• Strong oral & written communication skills
• Organizational & time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated strength in negotiations.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong teamwork skills. Able to develop consensus and move the program forward.

Desired Qualifications:

• Automotive industry experience
• Demonstrated coaching / leadership related experience.
• Proficiency working within an ERP system.
• Knowledge of procurement regulations and best practices

Physical Requirements:

Note: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee should have the:

• Ability to frequently use or operate a computer, mouse and/or other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, computer printer, etc.
• Ability to frequently use hand(s) for repetitive actions (grasping and fine manipulation)
• Ability to frequently walk or move - to regularly move about inside the office
• Ability to frequently see or detect, identify, recognize, or assess surroundings while in the office
• Ability to occasionally bend, kneel, crouch, turn, and stoop.
• Ability to frequently sit or be stationary for extended continuous periods of time.
• Ability to stand for occasionally periods of time.
• Ability to safely climb ladders, stairs, and ramps occasionally
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or push/pull up to 15 pounds.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing their job.

Total Rewards (Benefits, Perks & Compensation)

Benefits & Perks:

In addition to our competitive compensation, you will also be eligible for the following at Karma:

• Medical Plan choices include HMO, PPO & HDHP (High-Deductible Health Plan)
• Dental & Vision Plans
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Health & Well-Being Program Events
• Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sick Time, Vacation time and Personal Floaters
• Paid Holidays including Company's Annual Year End Shutdown
• Karma Cares Program (Quarterly lunch)
• Work life Balance (Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedule)
• Employee Driving Program
• Pre-taxed Commuter Benefits & much more!

Compensation:

$80,000 - $90,000 /annual salary. Compensation will vary DOE.

At Karma, our base pay is one part of our total rewards package.

Compensation offered may vary on multiple factors, including market location, education, skills and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position being offered.

Karma Automotive, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender identity and expression, color, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), national origin/ancestry, religion, military/veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, intersectionality or any other characteristic and group protected by applicable law. Karma Automotive, Inc complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a physical or mental disability. Valid driver's license may be required based on essential duties.