Procurement Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, or related field preferred (equivalent experience considered).
• 5–8 years of procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or inventory management experience , preferably in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating supplier agreements and managing vendor relationships.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and inventory planning.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Knowledge of inventory management principles and supply chain best practices.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with forecasting and inventor planning
• Successful clearance of pre-employment background and drug screen required.
• For employment, all persons hired must provide valid proof of identity and eligibility to legally work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement of materials, components, supplies, equipment, and services required to support company operations.
• Lead SIOP meetings and action items
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, and service agreements to maximize value and control costs.
• Identify new suppliers and evaluate vendor capabilities, quality, pricing, and delivery performance.
• Monitor market trends, supply risks, and material availability to proactively address potential disruptions.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders while ensuring accuracy and timely fulfillment.
• Maintain purchasing records and vendor documentation within the ERP system.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and supplier consolidation
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure materials are available to support customer demand while minimizing excess inventory.
• Establish and maintain appropriate reorder points, safety stock levels, and purchasing parameters.
• Analyze inventory usage trends and purchasing history to improve inventory performance.
• Partner with Warehouse and Operations to improve inventory accuracy and reduce stock discrepancies.
• Assist with cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliation of inventory variances.
• Recommend inventory optimization initiatives that improve inventory turns and reduce carrying costs.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to forecast purchasing requirements and production needs.
• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost.
• Resolve supplier issues involving shortages, quality concerns, delayed shipments, and service challenges.
• Conduct periodic supplier performance reviews and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
• Maintain strong working relationships with key vendors to support long-term partnerships.
• Track supplier performance including delivery, quality, responsiveness, and service levels.
• Work cross-functionally with operations, production, finance, engineering, sales, and customer care teams to support business goals.
• Participate in new product introductions by coordinating supplier sourcing and procurement activities.
• Maintain compliance with company purchasing policies and procedures.
• Support ERP data accuracy related to purchasing, inventory, pricing and supplier information.
• Recommend continuous improvements to procurement processes and inventory management practices.

Benefits

• Market competitive and commensurate with experience.