Quoting Procurement Specialist

** 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.
* 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 performance.
* Displays an understanding of product quality requirements and compliance with health and safety procedures.
* Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and problem-solving capabilities.