Senior Procurement Specialist

H3X Technologies•Louisville, CO

7d•$88,000 - $120,000

About The Position

H3X Technologies 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 position is ideal for a detail-oriented and proactive individual looking to grow within a supply chain or category management career path. The ideal candidate will have experience in procurement or buying for complex, low/mid-volume manufacturing environments, a strong sense of ownership for accuracy and follow-through, and an interest in process development, including forecasting models, category management, and supplier Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

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.