Senior Procurement Specialist

H3X Technologies•Louisville, CO

About The Position

H3X is seeking a Sr. Procurement Specialist to manage day-to-day purchasing activities as the company scales its manufacturing and introduces new products. This role involves placing and managing purchase orders (POs) with approved suppliers, maintaining accurate supplier data, and contributing to forecasting and supplier performance initiatives. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to grow into broader supply chain or category management roles. Experience in procurement or buying for a complex, low/mid-volume manufacturer is preferred, along with a strong sense of ownership and a desire to help shape processes.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in buying, procurement, or purchasing, ideally in complex mechanical, electromechanical, or electronics manufacturing
Strong attention to detail and a track record of maintaining accurate, reliable purchasing data
Experience managing supplier relationships and tracking supplier documentation (certifications, NDAs, etc.)
Comfortable working with ERP/MRP systems for PO issuance and tracking
Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with finance, engineering, and operations
A proactive mindset, comfortable flagging risk early rather than waiting for it to become urgent

Nice To Haves

Experience with Manufacturo or similar ERP/MRP platforms
Exposure to forecasting or demand planning processes
Familiarity with electronics or electromechanical component categories (e.g., power electronics, electromagnetics)

Responsibilities

Place POs with approved suppliers for needed parts, maintaining a proactive rather than reactive posture on lead times and material availability
Own the overall accuracy and reliability of PO data, quantities, pricing, dates, and terms
Track deliveries against POs and follow up with suppliers to keep orders on schedule
Maintain and continuously update the supplier database, including onboarding new suppliers
Ensure supplier certifications and NDAs are current and properly tracked
Assist in maintaining supplier relationships & partnerships
Actively participate in building out a Supplier KPI database to track and improve supplier performance
Develop forecasting models together for distribution to key suppliers
Support long-term planning efforts by keeping PO and supplier data organized and accessible
Flag supply risks
Coordinate with other team members across manufacturing engineering, production, and others
Work with Leadership to support cash flow planning based on PO data and timing
Contribute to the development of category management as the supply chain function matures (e.g., Power Electronics, Electromagnetics, and other key commodity areas)
Partner with engineering, production, and inventory teams as needed to keep purchasing aligned with real-time needs
Provide monthly reporting on purchasing activity, supplier performance, and open risks