Supply Chain Specialist I/II (Procurement, Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing)

Williams•North Canton, OH

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Supply Chain Specialist I/II, you will apply fundamental judgment and evaluation to support our procurement processes while you build and maintain internal customer and vendor relationships to meet the business need! Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED
Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
Ability to manage high‑volume procurement activities in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining strong organization and time‑management skills
High attention to detail with proven accuracy in data, pricing validation, documentation, and invoice reconciliation
Experience researching vendor pricing, analyzing historical purchasing data, and applying analytical skills to identify pricing discrepancies and delivery risks
Strong knowledge of procure‑to‑pay processes, including RFQs, agreements, purchasing, expediting, and reconciliation, with vendor negotiation experience
Clear written and verbal communication skills to effectively coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or a technical field (for Specialist I)
A minimum of two (2) years' experience (for Specialist II)
Power BI experience
Familiarity with ERP, procurement, and supply chain systems (Oracle, SAP); experience with operational management systems such as Maximo and inventory/warehouse processes

Responsibilities

Ensures critical spares, materials, and services readiness by partnering with Operations, Category Management, Inventory Management, and internal technical teams to identify, source, and maintain critical spare parts, establish inventory min/max levels, implement supplier stocking, blanket pricing, and multi‑year agreements that support asset reliability, cost stability, and sourcing leverage
Leads service vendor sourcing and commercial strategy by working cross‑functionally with Operations, Contractor Safety, Legal, Risk Management, and Category Management to identify, onboard, and manage qualified service vendors; develop and execute RFQs/RFPs; evaluate proposals; negotiate commercial terms; and recommend award strategies aligned with operational support needs and market conditions
Administers and governs Technical Service Agreements (TSAs) by partnering with Operations and technical stakeholders to develop, enforce, and monitor vendor compliance with contractual obligations related to equipment reliability, preventative maintenance, pricing structures, and onsite technical support, serving as the primary point of accountability for commercial governance, bid timing, and issue resolution
Coordinates preventative maintenance and operational readiness activities by reviewing preventative maintenance schedules, proactively securing required service vendors, materials, tooling, and long‑lead items, and initiating timely sourcing actions to mitigate execution risks related to availability, lead times, and vendor constraints
Provides end‑to‑end procurement execution and operational support by managing requisition workflows, issuing purchase orders in accordance with procurement policies, coordinating vendor acceptance, delivery, fulfillment, and expediting activities, and communicating order status, delays, or changes to internal stakeholders while managing competing priorities and deadlines
Manages vendor performance, issue resolution, and reporting by resolving delivery issues, pricing discrepancies, invoice mismatches, and claims; monitoring vendor compliance, cost, responsiveness, safety, and service quality; maintaining accurate, audit‑ready records in ERP systems; and supporting reporting on requisition volume, cycle time, pricing variance, and delivery performance
Drives system accuracy and procurement enablement by coordinating with internal system support (e.g., Maximo, Oracle ERP) to assign part numbers to assets, establish blanket agreements that enable automated purchasing, and ensure data integrity, documentation completeness, and procedural compliance across procurement systems
Performs other procurement‑related duties as assigned in support of operational reliability, moderately complex initiatives, and continuous improvement
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Annual incentive program
Hybrid work model - one work from home day each week for most office-based roles
Flexible work schedule for most field-based roles
401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual company contribution
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Generous company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
A consumer-driven health plan option with the potential for a generous company contribution to a Health Savings Account
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid time off, including floating and company holidays
Employee stock purchase plan
Robust employee learning and development
High internal mobility (we promote from within)
Parental leave (we provide up to 6 weeks for each parent)
Fertility coverage and adoption benefits
Domestic partner benefits
Educational reimbursement
Non-profit donation matching contributions and time off to volunteer
Employee resource groups
Employee assistance programs
Technology to make our work more productive and collaborative
Regular employee engagement surveys and feedback processes