Procurement Specialist

Kruita•Minneapolis, MN

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Procurement Specialist supports day-to-day Microelectronics procurement operations by assisting with sourcing materials, coordinating with vendors, issuing purchase orders, and ensuring timely delivery of equipment for project and production requirements. The position is suited to someone with foundational procurement experience who is ready to advance their career. The role works with engineering, production, quality/inspection, and accounts payable teams, as well as suppliers, to support procurement activities and resolve routine issues. It also requires adherence to company policies, procedures, and ethics codes, and completion of special projects or duties assigned by the procurement manager.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in supply chain, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Effective time management and ability to handle multiple priorities.
High level of accountability and integrity.
Work in the office at least 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing RFQ packages based on the engineer MCL (Main Component List) and manufacturing specifications.
Send RFQs to approved suppliers and follow up to ensure timely responses.
Review quotations for alignment with engineering specifications.
Create and issue accurate purchase orders reflecting contractual pricing, quantities, expected lead times, and terms.
Monitor and track purchase order status and delivery timelines.
Notify internal teams of delays or changes in supply status.
Help maintain vendor relationships and address routine inquiries or issues.
Work with suppliers to resolve minor delivery or documentation discrepancies.
Collaborate with engineering, production, quality/inspection, and accounts payable teams to align procurement activities.
Adhere to company policies, procedures, and ethics codes, and ensure they are communicated and implemented within each project.
Perform special projects or duties as assigned by the procurement manager.