Quoting Procurement Specialist

US-OH-Middleburg Hts. (Nuclear)

Full time

JR14011

** Quoting Procurement Specialist*
* As a Quoting Procurement Specialist, you are responsible for supporting the sales department by managing quoting activities for finished goods of fastener-related products. This role serves as a key liaison between sales and suppliers by sourcing material pricing, evaluating manufacturing capabilities, negotiating costs, and supporting quote turnaround requirements to meet customer expectations.

** Location** :
Middleburg Heights, OH (greater Cleveland area)

Salary:  $60-$70K

** We take care of our people!*
* Paid Time Off  
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* * 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing  
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* * Health and Wellness Benefits  
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* * Learning and Development Opportunities  
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* * Referral Program  
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* * Competitive Pay  
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* * Recognition  
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* * Employee Stock Purchase Plan ()   
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* * Inclusive & Supportive Culture ()
* ** Your Challenge:*
* + Support the sales department by managing daily RFQ and quoting activities for finished goods and fastener-related products.

+  Analyze customer quote requirements, specifications, drawings, and material requirements to identify qualified suppliers and sourcing solutions.

+  Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to support competitive pricing, quality, and lead time expectations.

+ Negotiate supplier pricing and consolidate demand opportunities to support cost savings and improved margins.

+  Maintain strong knowledge of fastener manufacturing processes, raw materials, machining, coatings, plating, heat treating, and related manufacturing operations.

+ Evaluate supplier capabilities and manufacturing processes to ensure accurate sourcing decisions and quote support.

+ Coordinate closely with sales regarding quote status, supplier updates, pricing changes, and lead times.

+ Release and manage purchase orders as needed to support operational requirements and customer demand.

+ Expedite supplier orders and follow up on critical deliveries when required.

+  Assist with inventory accuracy and purchasing support activities during lower quoting volume periods.

+ Support receiving, inspection, accounting, and operations teams with supplier-related inquiries and issue resolution.

+  Coordinate resolution of invoice discrepancies, pricing variances, rejected materials, certification concerns, and vendor profile issues.

+ Assist with onboarding and setup of new suppliers.

+ Support sourcing activities for commercial and safety-related materials as departmental workload requires.

+ Perform other related duties or functions as assigned.

** Your Expertise:*
* + Minimum 1-3 years of purchasing, quoting, sourcing, or procurement experience within a manufacturing environment.

+ Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.

+ Strong background supporting RFQ and quoting activities for manufactured products or fastener-related components.

+ Working knowledge of fastener manufacturing processes, materials, specifications, coatings, machining, and supplier capabilities required.

+  Manufacturing and fastener industry experience strongly preferred.

+ Strong understanding of procurement processes including quoting, sourcing, negotiating, purchasing, and supplier management.

+  Advanced Microsoft Excel skills include formulas, spreadsheets, and pivot tables.

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Experience with ERP/MRP systems preferred (Oracle experience a plus).

+ Strong negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.

+ Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with shifting customer demands.

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally across departments.

+ Proven ability to support suppliers and improve on-time delivery…