Procurement Specialist | Manufacturing | Strategic Purchasing

Gordon Aluminum Industries INC•Schofield, WI

8d•$65,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Gordon Aluminum is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join their growing manufacturing company. This role involves strategic purchasing, negotiating value, and ensuring smooth operations by providing necessary materials. The ideal candidate will be a problem-solver who can build strong vendor relationships, drive cost savings, and make a measurable impact on the business. This is an onsite position.

Requirements

Experience purchasing for a manufacturing environment.
Enjoy negotiating and finding creative solutions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Comfortable making business decisions based on cost, quality, and lead time.
Understand industrial equipment, maintenance parts, or manufacturing operations.
Ability to build strong relationships with suppliers while holding them accountable.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where every day is different.
Take pride in helping a company become more efficient and cost-effective.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing purchasing experience preferred.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Knowledge of MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) purchasing.
Experience negotiating pricing and supplier agreements.
Inventory management experience.
Ability to read technical specifications or engineering drawings is a plus.
Mechanical aptitude or familiarity with industrial equipment is highly desirable.
Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects while meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

Strategically purchase materials, equipment, tooling, office supplies, safety products, and maintenance parts for all departments.
Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supplier agreements to maximize value and reduce overall costs.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors while continuously evaluating supplier performance.
Source alternate suppliers and identify replacement parts when critical equipment or production needs arise.
Support Maintenance by locating hard-to-find components and expediting emergency purchases to minimize production downtime.
Research substitute parts, aftermarket options, rebuilt components, and alternate manufacturers when OEM lead times impact operations.
Evaluate purchase requests to ensure they align with business needs, budgets, and approval requirements.
Monitor inventory levels and work with department leaders to maintain appropriate stock of critical materials.
Analyze purchasing trends and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Finance, and Production to support company objectives.
Utilize ERP systems to manage purchase orders, supplier information, and inventory transactions.
Recommend purchasing strategies that improve efficiency and reduce risk.