Procurement Specialist

Circet USA is the leading provider of Network Services in North America, and we're looking for talented professionals to join our team. We specialize in engineering and construction services delivering comprehensive solutions across Inside Plant, Outside Plant, and Wireless networks to meet the evolving infrastructure needs of our customers.

With nearly 50 years of industry experience, we work with major telecom service providers, MSOs, cloud service providers, and utilities. At Circet USA, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact by helping to create customized solutions that address our clients' unique challenges. If you’re passionate about innovation and thrive in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Circet USA’s benefits package includes the following:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Digital Health & Wellness Support
• Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Insurance
• Short-term & Long-term disability 
• Group term & Voluntary life insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts 
• Paid Time Off & 401K
• Company Discount Website

Summary:        This position is responsible for managing day-to-day purchasing activities, including procuring material, managing inventory, negotiating pricing, strategic sourcing, supplier management, and reporting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Review purchase requests and generate purchase orders.
• Develop and impletement inventory controls to optimize stock levels, minimize carrying costs, and reduce overstock.
• Manage inquiries regarding the status of purchase orders and resolve discrepancies such as quantity, order multiples, and pricing.
• Maintain material catalog and identify cost saving opputunties through pricing and sourcing review.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement priorities and develop demand forecasts based on historical data, upcoming projects and market trends.
• Identify suppliers, negotiate contracts and maintain supplier relationships, and analyze vendor performance.
• Identify inefficiencies in procurement process and propose and implement improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
• Performs other duties as requested by Procurement Manager 

SAFETY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to, promote, and accept personal responsibility for compliance to:
• Federal and Local Occupational Safety and Health Regulations
• Industry Consensus Standards
• Circet USA Injury and Illness Prevention Program Manual

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and/or QUALIFICATIONS

Bachlor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management or related field is preferred.  5 years experience as a Procurement Associate or similar role required.  Must have a strong sense of customer service & urgency & be able to consistently meet deadlines.  Must have the ability to communicate & negotiate effectively with suppliers and internal teams.  Must be detail-oriented and consistently produce accurate work.  Must possess sound decision making, multi tasking, problem solving and computer skills.  Data manipulation skills via Excel, Access and other system tools or applications.

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Circet USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity