Procurement Specialist

Merric Millwork & Seating is a trusted leader in custom millwork and seating solutions, known for delivering high-quality craftsmanship and innovative design. We partner with clients across a variety of industries to create functional, durable, and visually compelling spaces.

At Merric, we take pride in our hands‑on approach, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence in everything we build. Our success is driven by a skilled and dedicated team that values collaboration, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement.

We believe our people are our greatest asset. That's why we foster a supportive, team‑oriented environment where employees are empowered to grow their skills, take ownership of their work, and contribute to meaningful projects.

If you're looking to be part of a company that values craftsmanship, teamwork, and pride in a job well done, Merric Millwork & Seating is the place for you.

The Procurement Specialist, under the direction of the Director of Operations, is responsible for ensuring all materials required for production are accurately specified, competitively sourced, and delivered on time to support uninterrupted manufacturing and installation.

This role is critical to maintaining throughput to production, cost control, and schedule reliability across all projects.

• Review approved production releases and shop drawings for material requirements
• Perform or validate material takeoffs for accuracy and completeness
• Issue purchase orders aligned with project schedules and priorities
• Confirm lead times, availability, and delivery schedules with vendors
• Ensures a Purchase Order Agreement is received for all items ordered

• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms
• Identify alternative vendors when supply risks arise
• Monitor vendor performance (cost, quality, reliability)
• Develops/Maintains a Vendor Scorecard and manages changes

• Align procurement with production schedules and release dates
• Ensure long‑lead items are identified and ordered early
• Coordinate with Engineering on material specifications and substitutions
• Work with Project Managment team to resolve missing or unclear information

• Identify material risks (lead times, availability, cost escalation)
• Communicate risks early with proposed solutions
• Prevent last-minute expediting and premium freight whenever possible

• Partner with:
  • Project Management (scope, timelines, priorities)
  • Engineering (specifications, approvals)
  • Production Planning (release schedules)
• Maintain clear, consistent updates on procurement status

• Ensure all materials are available in alignment with production schedules
• Eliminates material-related delays to fabrication and installation

• Sources materials at competitive pricing
• Manages vendor relationships to control cost and lead times
• Negotiates favorable terms to ensure project has a positive cashflow

• Verifies takeoffs, specifications, and scope alignment
• Prevents rework, shortages, and over-ordering

• Tracks procurement status and communicates risks early
• Partners with PMs, Engineering, and Production Planning

• Strong organizational and prioritization ability
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Attention to detail in specifications and takeoffs
• Clear and direct communication
• Problem‑solving under pressure
• St…