Procurement & Sourcing Specialist

Niowave Inc. • Lansing, MI

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Procurement & Sourcing Specialist oversees end-to-end procurement across production materials, non-production goods and services, Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) materials, facility needs, and capital equipment. This role partners to ensure reliable supply, effective supplier relationships, compliant purchasing practices, and cost-effective acquisition of goods, services, and long-term capital assets across Niowave’s operations.

Requirements

• Embraces and models the Niowave Core Values of Teamwork, Courage, Integrity, and Upright Zeal
• Understands how to integrate into a new team/organization – appreciates the history of current state, know how and when to make suggestions, as well as using just the right pace to reach the improved future state
• Understands your own communication and learning styles, can assess others’ styles, and is able to find the right path to best connect with colleagues
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field
• 6 - 8 years of progressively responsible procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience across direct materials, indirect goods and services, MRO, facilities, and/or capital equipment; experience spanning multiple procurement disciplines is strongly valued
• Demonstrated experience with the following:
• Negotiating supplier contracts, commercial terms, and complex purchases; experience with high-value capital equipment or projects preferred
• Formal purchasing management software (e.g., ERP/MRP systems) and maintaining accurate purchasing or supplier master data
• Managing supplier performance, sourcing initiatives, competing priorities, and cross-functional procurement projects
• Application of continuous improvement principles to procurement, materials, or supply chain processes
• Managing regulated-industry procurement requirements, compliance expectations, and best practices
• Hands-on utilization of lean manufacturing principles for continuous process improvements (Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, 5S)

Nice To Haves

• Anchor10+ years of progressively responsible procurement or supply chain experience; particularly experience spanning direct, indirect, MRO/facilities, and capital equipment procurement
• CPIM, CSCP, ISM, CPP or similar supply chain certification
• Experience with the following:
• Life Sciences or Medical Device Industry
• NRC or FDA-regulated industry (e.g., pharmaceuticals, medical devices, nuclear materials, or similar)
• Quality systems and regulated procurement environments
• ERP implementation

Responsibilities

• Manages and sources end-to-end procurement of raw materials, components, MRO materials, equipment, and services to support Niowave’s production schedules, research and development programs, facility operations, maintenance needs, and new product launches
• Leads procurement of capital assets, including production equipment, facility upgrades, and technology systems, from requirements development through supplier selection, contracting, delivery, installation, and post-purchase support
• Collaborates with engineering, operations, maintenance, finance, and other stakeholders to define purchasing and CAPEX requirements, develop RFPs/RFQs, evaluate supplier proposals, and support long-range business needs
• Negotiates pricing, contracts, delivery terms, warranty provisions, lease arrangements, and other commercial terms to achieve cost savings, manage risk, and secure reliable supply
• Analyzes historical usage, forecasts, production plans, and maintenance requirements to optimize inventory levels, anticipate demand, and reduce risk of production downtime
• Manages supplier/vendor performance including on-time delivery in full, quality issues, invoicing, purchase price variance (PPV), installation timelines, warranty terms, and post-purchase support
• Coordinates with logistics to manage required documentation, delivery schedules, customs clearance, installation logistics, and contract compliance for imported equipment and materials

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level