Lufkin is seeking Procurement Specialist at their Bakersfield location who will procure quality goods cost-effectively, maintaining budgets and satisfying external internal clients.

Position Summary

Procurement Specialist will ensure that materials are delivered on time and to schedule and within the Company guidelines. Responsible for reviewing purchasing requests, tracking down suitable products or services, vetting vendors, identifying and negotiating costs, forecasting, presenting recommendations to Management, and involved in inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Support the Company’s strategic plan by partnering with other departments to determine their needs and requirements and get them the products or services they need to execute their plans.
• Assure timely procurement of needed goods and negotiate equitable pricing.
• Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with new and existing key suppliers.
• Review open orders and initiate action as relative to changes in demand and inventory position.
• Update inventory and ensure that stock levels are kept at appropriate levels.
• Maintain electronic records and approvals related to purchase order processing: maintain detailed, accurate records of transactions.
• Handle administrative functions related to entry of purchase orders.
• Identify and develop opportunities for cost reduction, utilizing alternative sourcing, negotiation, and supplier consolidation.
• Takes direction well and follows through on projects and objectives in a thorough, complete, and timely manner.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, identify, and address problems, and meet deadlines.
• Provide adequate information to ensure the accurate receiving of goods.
• Work with Warehouse department to verify that orders arrive properly and undamaged.
• Work with departments to understand future material requirements for new products and proactively ensure that materials arrive on time.
• Provide support to resolve supply issues including expedited deliveries, payable and rejected material matters.
• Escalate complex issues to Warehouse Manager for resolution.
• Conduct periodic review of vendors’ performances and advise Warehouse Manager or Director of any performance deficiencies.
• Adhere to of all company policies and comply with them in an ethical manner.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma/GED required.
• 2+ years of experience as a purchasing specialist or in a similar role.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a similar field preferred.
• CPM or APICS certification preferred.
• Experience working with ERP software (JDE or SAP or other).
• Working knowledge of Supply Chain and Inventory Management systems.
• Good working knowledge of purchasing strategies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Lift objects weighting up to 40 lbs.
• May be subjected to extreme heat and cold for extended periods of time.
• Must have a clean driving record.

Lufkin’s proud past extends back to the early 20th century when the Lufkin Foundry manufactured railroad and sawmill equipment. The company expanded soon after by pioneering oilfield pumping units in the 1920s. Today, Lufkin is a world leader in its field, providing precision-engineered oilfield equipment, products, and services to customers around the globe.

Lufkin Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Lufkin’s proud past extends back to the early 20th century when the Lufkin Foundry manufactured railroad and sawmill equipment. The company expanded soon after by pioneering oilfield pumping units in the 1920s. Today, Lufkin is a world leader in its field, providing precision-engineered oilfield equipment, products, and services to customers around the globe.

Lufkin Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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