Procurement Specialist

Posted 3 days ago

kurita americaMinneapolis (MN)

Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$70,000 - $75,000 per year

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About the role

Procurement Specialist Kurita America is part of the Kurita Group, one of the leading water solutions providers in the world. Established in 1949, the Kurita Group is comprised of an international network of approximately 8000 employees located in 18 countries. Located in Minneapolis, MN, Kurita America brings innovations to market through a holistic water management approach, incorporating state-of-the art equipment, chemistries, engineering, and services to conserve natural resources for a better, more sustainable world. Kurita's corporate philosophy is to study the properties of water, master them and create an environment in which nature and humanity are in harmony. We are seeking a Procurement Specialist in our Brooklyn Park facility. This role is responsible for coordinating with fabrication vendors and internal production teams to ensure all fabricated items are completed and delivered on time to meet project and production schedule. This position focuses on vendor communication, schedule alignment, delivery tracking, and proactive issue resolution to support on-time execution. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and has experience in managing supplier commitments, tracking fabrication progress, and working cross-functionally with production, planning and purchasing teams.

Title: Procurement Specialist

Location: Brooklyn Park

Travel: N/APay: $70,000 to $75,000

Note: Visa Sponsorship, OPT or other methods, are not provided for this position. Must be a Permanent Resident or US Citizen to be considered for this role

Responsibilities:

Coordinate with fabricators/suppliers to confirm production schedules, lead time and delivery commitments for fabricated items.
Work closely with the internal production team to understand required dates, priorities, and schedule changes.
Track all fabricated items from purchase/order release through completion and delivery.
Communicate schedule risks, delays, and recovery plans to production, planning, and other stakeholders.
Prepare and share status reports on fabrication progress, open orders, and delivery lead time.
Review quotations to ensure alignment with engineering drawing and specifications.
Create and issue accurate purchase orders and reflect contractual pricing, quantities, and lead time expectation. Ensure POs reflect correct pricing, quantities, lead time and terms.
Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and ethics codes and ensure that they are communicated and implemented within each
Performs special projects/duties as assigned by procurement manager.

Qualifications:

Associate or Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business or a related field
Minimum of 3 years' experience in supply chain, ideally in a Manufacturing or industrial environment.
Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication
Effective time management with the ability to handle multiple priorities
High level of accountability and integrity
At least 3 days/week work in officeEEO/AA/F/M/Vet/Disabled

Physical and Mental requirements: Required to sit for extended periods of time.

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