Procurement Specialist

Hemlockgate manages assets for more than 200,000 clients through 120 offices. Institutional clients include pension funds, endowments and insurance companies.

The role

Reports to the Procurement Manager. The Procurement Specialist buys materials and services for our plants, managing about $30M in annual spend across 200 suppliers. We are headquartered in Bari and have been hiring remotely since 2020. We engage team members in the US as full-time contractors. Most of our contractors have been with us for more than two years. Core hours are 10:00 to 15:00 CET. You get a company laptop and a headset before you start.

What you'll do

• Track supplier performance on delivery, quality and cost
• Coordinate returns and supplier corrective actions with quality
• Identify cost savings and report them monthly
• Follow purchasing policy and approval limits
• Expedite late orders and keep production planning informed

What you need

• Occasional travel to supplier sites
• Comfortable pushing suppliers on dates and price
• Advanced Excel for bid comparisons and spend analysis
• Strong negotiation skills, with examples of savings you delivered
• Working knowledge of contracts, Incoterms and payment terms
• Organized with dozens of open orders at a time
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, NetSuite or another ERP purchasing module

Compensation: $36.00 - $40.50 per hour

Perks and benefits

• Company laptop
• Flexible hours
• Long-term engagement

Hemlockgate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Duration: 6 months. Start: Flexible.

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