Procurement Specialist

Aston Carter•Findlay Township, PA

7d•$30 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sourcing and Procurement Specialist is responsible for evaluating and enhancing purchasing activities through spend and supplier base analysis. The role involves driving days to pay, price negotiations, purchase order placement, new supplier qualification, and improving on-time delivery. The professional will manage supplier relationships, ensure compliance with company policies, and achieve the best overall value. An understanding of sourcing and procurement concepts, methods, and procedures is essential for success in this role.

Requirements

Negotiation
Purchasing
Supplier Collaboration
Experience with Sourcing to Pay (S to P) or Procure to Pay (P to P)
Fundamental knowledge of sourcing and procurement process
Bachelor’s degree in business-related areas
Minimum of 2 years' experience in commercial sourcing, procurement, supplier management, and contract negotiation or 1 year experience plus an MBA/master’s degree
Experience in purchase order execution
Proactive negotiation with vendors/suppliers
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, VLOOKUP, and pivot tables
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Presentation and report preparation skills
Ability to execute tasks across multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to assess supplier technical capability and develop new suppliers
Data analysis skills
Knowledge of SAP

Nice To Haves

Flexibility to travel up to 10% for domestic and international business needs

Responsibilities

Drive procurement activities on assigned projects to gain a competitive advantage in the North American market.
Conduct Requests for Quotations (RFQs), negotiate pricing and contractual terms.
Issue purchase orders and support the procure-to-pay cycle.
Ensure compliance with regulations when purchasing for U.S. Government and defense-related programs.
Monitor purchase order acknowledgements, delivery status, and resolve delivery issues.
Maintain updated ERP systems reflecting any changes.
Ensure prompt invoice receipt for accurate processing and cash-flow management.
Facilitate resolution of accounts payable, logistics, and customs issues related to purchase orders.
Improve key performance metrics such as on-time delivery, savings against budget, year-over-year deflation, payment terms, cost of failure, and liquidated damage claims due to supplier delays.
Develop reports, analyze spend, and apply sourcing methodologies for cost-reduction opportunities.
Resolve contractual and supplier disputes, protecting business interests and engaging legal partners when necessary.
Develop strong relationships with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Project Management, Quality, and other stakeholders.
Lead meetings, reviews, and communicate project status effectively.
Collaborate with regional stakeholders and global sourcing members to define and implement sourcing strategies.