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Procurement Specialist

Batesville, MSOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • procurement experience
  • communication skills
  • PC proficiency
  • sense of urgency
  • customer service
  • team environment

Nice to have

  • related equivalent experience

Role summary

Yancey Bros. Co., the authorized Caterpillar equipment dealer for Georgia since 1914, is seeking a Procurement Specialist for Yancey Engineered Solutions. This role is responsible for working with vendors to secure the best pricing, issuing purchase orders (POs) within the YES PO system, and ensuring the timely delivery of parts. The specialist will collaborate closely with the project management team and production leadership to close procurement gaps and provide weekly updates on part procurement status. The ideal candidate will have prior procurement experience, a strong sense of urgency, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with a Bachelor's degree or related experience preferred.

Who We Are:

From Georgia. For Georgia. Since 1914 Yancey Bros. Co. has proudly served as the authorized Caterpillar equipment dealer for Georgia, providing our customers with the highest quality sales, parts and service. From Caterpillar heavy and compact construction equipment to on-highway trucks, we remain committed to learning more about our customers, offering equipment and support to keep up with their changing needs. This all starts with our greatest asset…our employees.

What You Will Be Doing:

As the procurement specialist for Yancey Engineered Solutions, you will be responsible for working with vendors to ensure best pricing available, writing POs, and ensuring on-time delivery of parts.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Work closely with project management team to ensure parts are procured. 
  • Get quotes from multiple vendors. 
  • Write POs in YES PO system. 
  • Work closely with production leadership making sure all procurement gaps are closed. 
  • Give weekly update on part procurement. 
Additional Responsibilities:
  • Participate in required safety program and work in a safe manner.
  • Additional duties as assigned by manager.

Who We Are Looking For:

To be successful in this position you should have prior procurement experience. You should possess a strong sense of urgency and desire to provide superior customer service. The ability to work in a team environment is essential to this position as well.

Education/Experience:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Bachelor's degree from a four year college or university or related equivalent experience preferred. 
Required Qualifications/Skills:
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills. 
  • Advanced problem solving capabilities. 
  • PC proficiency. 
Values:

At Yancey Bros. Co, we are always looking to add people to our team who share our core values:

  • Safety: We value the lives and health of our team and customers above all else.
  • Integrity: We are ethical and trustworthy, demonstrate respect for others, and communicate truthfully and promptly.
  • Teamwork: We work as one across our organization for the benefit of our customers.
  • Excellence: We strive to be the best, continuously improving our customers’ experience and the solutions we provide.
  • Sense of Urgency: We respond quickly to customer needs and hold ourselves accountable for results.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate the following values:

  • Acting in a safe manner
  • Exhibiting honesty and integrity
  • Acting in a fair and ethical manner
  • Team mentality
  • Delivering quality results
  • Embraces change / improvement
  • Exhibiting superior customer service skills
  • Exhibiting pride and ownership
  • Working with a sense of urgency
  • Exhibiting a winning attitude 

What We Offer:

Yancey Bros Co offers a full benefits package that includes aggressive compensation levels, technician tool allowances, full medical, vision and dental coverage, employee wellness programs, paid vacations and more.

Competitive Pay Structure
  • Competitive Pay
  • Individual Bonus Opportunities Available
  • Technician Tool Allowance
  • 401k Plan Strong Company Match
  • Employee Profit Sharing
  • Financial Wellness Coaching
Employee Wellness Program
  • Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance
  • Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Group Life Insurance
Personal Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Sick Leave 
Career Development
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Ongoing Training 
  • Advancement Opportunities
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