Procurement Specialist; Buyer

About the Organization M.S. Ambrogio North America is part of M.S. Ambrogio, an Italian group operating in the manufacturing industry since 1949. We are a global company comprised of 9 production plants in Italy, Germany, Brazil, Hungary and, most recently, in Auburn, Maine. We specialize in the production of high-precision metal components for the electrical and automotive sectors. With a strong focus on quality, reliability, and innovation, we support global industries that require accuracy, consistency, and long-term performance.

Combining state-of-the-art equipment, advanced production processes, and highly skilled personnel, we deliver custom solutions that are tailored to our customers' specific requirements. Every stage of production is carefully monitored to guarantee high standards of quality, efficiency, and product traceability.

The exceptional precision and quality of our components ensure the optimal performance of the devices they are integrated into. We dedicate ourselves to guaranteeing the highest level of performance for our products, ultimately contributing to the smooth functioning of your everyday life. For additional information about the company, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Located on site at the Auburn, ME facilities, the Procurement Specialist is responsible for the strategic and tactical procurement of raw materials to support manufacturing operations. The primary focus being copper, aluminum, and steel, in forms of coil, bar, and shapes. Additionally, this role will manage subcontracted services and indirect procurement activities, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement to support the company’s needs.

This position oversees supplier relationships, pricing, sourcing, inventory requirements, and material availability, ensuring the business receives the correct materials in the required quality, quantity, cost, and timeframe.

The ideal candidate has strong experience purchasing metals and understands procurement workflow, commodity pricing, supplier negotiations, lead times, material specifications, and inventory management. The Procurement Specialist will work collaboratively with various departments to ensure uninterrupted material availability, while continuously identifying opportunities to improve supplier performance and reduce costs.

• Plan, negotiate and order raw material and indirect purchases for the company and create purchase orders
• Expedite material shortages, track order progress and shipments
• Improve vendor pricing, quality and delivery
• Identify alternate suppliers or materials and issue RFQ’s
• Work with AP to resolve supplier invoicing discrepancies
• Own reports such as open orders, expired orders, order rescheduling, etc
• Own key KPI’s for their supply chain (OTD, QA, Overdues, Cost Savings)
• Lead scheduled calls with suppliers to track key topics and KPI’s
• Support plant objectives of Safety, Quality, Service, Productivity, and Cost
• Perform all other duties as instructed by the Procurement and Supply Chain Manager to assist in overall workload

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or equivalent
• 3-5 years procuring commodity driven material (aluminum, copper, steel) preferred
• ERP systems experience required (SAP preferred)
• Strong demonstrated experience using MS Office software packages including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. High emphasis on use of excel, and needing exceptional ability to operate. (Ex: VLOOKUP, pivots, etc)
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Ability to communicate and interface effectively with all levels of employees, leadership, and suppliers
• Demonstrated performance in managing complex materials spreadsheets and tracking mechanisms
• High motivation level and commitment to maintaining production schedule
• Critical thinking and negotiation skills
• Ability to multi-task, manage time efficiently and self-prioritize
• Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities
• High sense of urgency with the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment

$29.00/hr - $36.00/hr commensurate with…