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Are you a skilled and experienced Procurement Specialist who can handle a variety of tasks and responsibilities? Do you enjoy working with different departments and suppliers to ensure the best outcomes for the company and the customers? If so, you might be the perfect candidate for our Procurement Specialist position.  This is a full-time, permanent role, based at our facility in Jefferson Hills, PA. 

Why choose the Kurt J. Lesker Company? 

The Kurt J. Lesker Company is a dynamic, rapidly growing international manufacturer and distributor of thin film deposition systems and components for the vacuum technology market. Our products are used in a variety of applications including semiconductor, space exploration, automotive, solar, medical devices, and several other world-changing technologies. We pride ourselves on our strong team culture and dedication to sustainability, which has enabled us to continue to innovate and expand year after year. As a privately held company, we are able to focus on the long term and invest in the future, which has allowed us to stay at the cutting edge while providing stability and growth for our employees for the last 70 years. 

Overview of Responsibilities: 

As a Procurement Specialist, you will work in our Process Equipment Division (PED) to outsource various products that meet our high standards of quality and performance. You will use your skills and experience to negotiate with suppliers on costs, delivery, and terms and conditions. 

Key Job Elements: 

• Coordinate Supply Chain efforts with associated Product Managers and/or Material Control to maximize value to KJLC. 

• Respond to price and delivery requests for non-stocked items as requested by the sales and production departments. 

• Analyze historical and current trends to make recommendations for production demands and optimize stocking levels. 

• Analyze material data in order to drive consolidation of spend by commodities / suppliers to provide KJLC with the leverage of volume. 

• Negotiate with new and existing suppliers to achieve the best situation for KJLC in terms of product price, lead time, quality, and packaging. 

• Create and issue purchase orders to meet the needs of sales orders, production orders, and stocking requirements. 

• Perform vendor onsite audits, inspections, and negotiations. 

• Deliver performance feedback to the suppliers regarding quality, on-time deliveries, and customer service satisfaction. 

• Utilize inventory management and purchasing programs where possible, such as JIT, MRP and E-commerce. 

• Maintain the item master for assigned products to ensure expectations are accurate at planning stage. 

• Maintain the accuracy of the purchase order delivery dates. 

• Develop and maintain working relationships with the assigned suppliers. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications: 

Required 

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field or equivalent in experience. 

• At least 3 years of experience and/or education in procurement and inventory management. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office specifically Excel and ERP Systems.  

• Working knowledge of purchasing techniques including RFQs, blanket orders and product demand discounts that improve strategic costing capabilities. 

Preferred 

• Dynamics 365 is a plus 

• CPIM (Certified Production and Inventory Management) 

• CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) 

Benefits and Awards: 

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance? 

• Paid Time Off? 

• 401K Match? 

• Flexible Spending Plan? 

• On site Gym and Running Trail? 

• Employee Engagement and Sustainability Programs? 

• PBT’s Best Places to Work? 

• Business Ethics Award? 

• Advanced Manufacturing Award? 

• Competitive wages 

The Kurt J. Lesker is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disability 

About Kurt J. Lesker Co.

The Kurt J. Lesker Company is a dynamic, rapidly growing international manufacturer and distributor of thin film deposition systems and components for the vacuum technology market. Our products are used in a variety of applications including semiconductor, space exploration, automotive, solar, medical devices, and several other world-changing technologies. We pride ourselves on our strong team culture and dedication to sustainability, which has enabled us to continue to innovate and expand year after year. As a privately held company, we are able to focus on the long term and invest in the future, which has allowed us to stay at the cutting edge while providing stability and growth for our employees for the last 70 years. Join us and be a part of something truly special. 

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