Procurement Process Specialist

Procurement Process SpecialistADS, Inc. began more than 20 years ago by outfitting Navy SEALS with quality dive equipment, and today we're proud to manage 3,000 supplier partnerships and over 50,000 products.Our Mission at ADS Inc. is to actively seek our customers' equipment and logistical challenges and deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions.

As we focus on growing our business, providing managers with high quality, reliable information and insights is critical for success. As a Procurement Process Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in driving these efforts at ADS.Responsibilities:Purchasing all items for ADS from assigned vendors typically will work with preferred vendorsExpected to make decisions on approving and placing purchase orders up to $1,000,000.Must be able to manage intricate supplier requirements, minimums, terms and conditionsReview all POs to guard against duplication, pricing errors, or other issuesTypically manage PO lines at any given pointDevelop relationships with assigned vendors to ensure the best possible service and product/process quality is maintained.Manages promise dates and delivery timelinesResponsible for obtaining tracking information and advising Sales should delays ariseRequired to obtain & communicate tracking/transit details on all rush ordersResponsible for determining whether an order is to be cancelled based upon customer "need by" requirements and supplier communicationsWorks closely with other ADS departments to ensure proper account accommodations and internal fiduciary responsibilities are metCoordinate & track resolutions for problem ordersDevelop relationships with Sales and Suppliers to communicate issues and facilitate solutionsUtilize CRM (Salesforce) to provide transparency with all communication and concerns with purchase orders/vendorsResolve vendor PO non-conformance issues in a timely manner to ensure disruption to the customer is minimizedAct as liaison between suppliers and Accounts Payables to resolve invoice discrepanciesQualifications:Minimum 2 years of Procurement and/or Customer Service experience in a non-call center environment2 years' experience in Microsoft Office applications with a focus on Outlook, Excel, and WordMust possess strong organizational skills and an ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environmentADS experience may be substituted at manager's discretionPrior experience in Oracle is a plusA successful candidate must be a self-starter with excellent communication, attention to detail, organizational skills and proven ability to work in a fast-paced environmentPlease note: all individuals accepting a position in Procurement are expected to make a 1-year commitment and will not be allowed to apply for internal transfer without approval from the Procurement Process Manager.Salary Range: $60,000 to $70,000The salary range represents the base compensation range for this role. The actual compensation will be determined based on a candidate's education, experience, and skills.

In addition to base compensation, full-time employees in this role are eligible for bonus which is based on performance metrics.ADS provides a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees. This includes eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k), as well as access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits. Additional offerings such as healthcare and dependent day care flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and well-being resources such as the employee assistance program and fitness plans, are also available.ADS believes that a diverse work environment leads to bigger thinking and more creative solutions to our customers' problems, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identification, national origin, or any other legally protected characteristic. We strive to represent our community with a workforce diverse in gender and ethnicity. We actively seek out veterans and the disabled for opportunities at ADS.