Procurement Specialist

The Procurement Specialist supports a growing manufacturing organization by leading strategic purchasing, supplier management, and cost-saving initiatives. This role ensures that parts, materials, and components are available to meet production demands while consistently achieving quality, delivery, and cost objectives. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams to optimize the supply chain and directly influence product quality, cost reduction, and overall production performance.

• Procure parts, materials, and components to support ongoing manufacturing operations and production schedules.
• Manage supplier relationships, including pricing negotiations, contract discussions, and performance monitoring.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and identify strategic sourcing opportunities to improve value and reduce total cost.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, finance, and operations teams to align purchasing activities with business needs.
• Support inventory availability by monitoring material levels and resolving supplier quality concerns and invoice discrepancies.
• Manage engineering change notices, supplier communications, and requests for quotations to ensure timely implementation and accurate pricing.
• Evaluate and qualify new domestic and international suppliers to strengthen the supply base and mitigate risk.
• Analyze supplier costs, manufacturing processes, and value improvement opportunities to enhance overall supply chain efficiency.
• Perform procurement analysis, source selection, and strategic sourcing activities to support production and business objectives.
• Oversee supplier performance, including on-time delivery, quality metrics, and responsiveness, and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Coordinate import logistics and related documentation to support international sourcing activities.
• Maintain accurate purchase orders and procurement records within ERP systems and other tools.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support continuous improvement initiatives in purchasing and supply chain processes.

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in a business, supply chain, or related field.
• 3+ years of purchasing or buying experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of procurement principles, supplier negotiations, and cost analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in procurement, purchasing, and purchase order management.
• Proficiency in supplier performance management, contract and vendor management, and negotiation.
• Experience with supply chain processes, procurement analysis, strategic sourcing, and source selection.
• Working knowledge of import logistics and international sourcing practices.
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to read blueprints, bills of materials, and engineering documentation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, operations, quality, finance, and external suppliers.

• Understanding of import and export processes, raw material pricing, and manufacturing costs.
• Experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment with exposure to production operations.
• APICS/CPIM certification preferred.
• Experience in cost analysis, value improvement, and supplier development initiatives.
• Ability to evaluate and qualify domestic and international suppliers.
• Willingness to travel periodically to supplier locations.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment focused on inventory, sourcing, cost savings, and production support.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Interest in career growth within a stable and growing manufacturing organization.

This is an office-based role located within a manufacturing facility, with regular collaboration across production, engineering, quality, finance, and supplier teams. The position follows a Monday through Friday schedule, typically 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and is fully onsite. You will primarily work in an office setting but will walk into the warehouse as needed to support inventory and production activities.

The environment is fast-paced and focused on inventory management, sourcing, cost savings, and production support, offering hands-on exposure to manufacturing operations. Occasional travel to supplier locations is required to support supplier evaluations, relationship management,…