Procurement Specialist (Stuart, FL)

  • Full-time
  • Grade: 09
  • Employee Group: Permanent
  • Global Region: North America

Company Description

About Smiths Interconnect:

Smiths Interconnect, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance interconnect solutions. Our products are used in mission-critical applications across industries such as aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and industrial markets. At Smiths Interconnect, we are committed to innovation, quality, and providing cutting-edge solutions that connect the world’s most demanding systems.

Smiths Interconnect is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, to help create a safer, more efficient and productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defense, space & aerospace and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs c.16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries. 

Job Description

The Procurement Specialist function is responsible for activities related to controlling, scheduling, and managing the flow of production from acquisition of raw materials to distribution of finished product. Areas include purchasing of materials, logistics, distribution, inventory management, warehousing, and transportation.

  • Organizes and implements a variety of responsibilities related to the flow of materials, products, services and associated systems information.
  • Duties involve but are not limited to supply chain services, inventory control, critical parts availability, material handling, import-export licensing, shipment of products, and third-party warehousing.
  • Evaluates customer support and field service commitments to ensure customer requirements are met.
  • Serves as liaison between sales and operations teams to develop concepts and coordinate product knowledge; provides data analysis for production planning and volume studies; and participates in process/rating improvement efforts.
  • Assists in developing logistics plans and procedures. Companies may or may not have a logistics function. In all instances, refer also to Materials Planner, Inventory Control, Buyer/Planner-Commodity, Traffic and Import/Export. 

Qualifications

  • 2 or more years of experience in a procurement role and in process improvements. 
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance.
  • Advanced Excel skills. 
  • Professional certification in procurement desired. (CIPS, APICS).
  • Experience with ERP systems.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus. 
  • Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident to be considered for this role. 

We are only considering local candidates who live near the Stuart area for this role. 

Additional Information

Why Smiths Interconnect?

  • Global Impact: As part of Smiths Group, a global engineering leader, you’ll be working on ground-breaking technologies that make a difference in industries that are shaping the future.
  • Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career progression across Smiths Interconnect and the wider Smiths Group.
  • Innovative Culture: Join a collaborative and innovative team, where your ideas and contributions are valued and rewarded.
  • Competitive Package: We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and performance-related incentives.
  • Location: Dundee is an exciting city with a growing tech sector and vibrant cultural scene, making it a great place to live and work.

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We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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