Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

Own supplier relationships. Shape product strategy. Drive growth from supplier to customer.

Location:

St Paul, MN | Payrate: $25 - $27/hour |

Schedule:

M-F 8am to 4:30pm

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading company in the electronics manufacturing industry to find a dynamic Supply Chain Procurement Specialist who can turn supplier relationships and product expertise into measurable business results.

In this role, you’ll serve as the franchised line product expert for both internal and external customers. You’ll own key manufacturer relationships, influence product strategy, optimize inventory and pricing, and help identify opportunities that increase sales and profit margin. If you’re energized by supplier partnerships, electronics, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.

You’ll sit at the intersection of procurement, product strategy, sales, suppliers, inventory, and operations. Your expertise will help ensure the company has the right products, at the right cost, with the right availability—while developing franchise lines for long-term growth.

You’ll also play a critical role in maintaining compliance with applicable laws, regulations, quality standards, and company procedures, including ISO 9001/13485 and applicable occupational health and environmental requirements.

• Support implementation of product strategies designed to increase gross profit and growth
  .
• Work with the quoting team to obtain accurate pricing and delivery information.
• Manage distribution design registration programs.
• Assist the web team with developing and maintaining online product listings.
• Develop, monitor, and report KPIs for assigned franchise lines in partnership with the Sales Analyst.
• Serve as the primary owner of assigned manufacturer and supplier relationships.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturers' representatives.
• Assist with quarterly and annual distribution business plans.
• Negotiate costs and review contracts to identify optimal commercial solutions.
• Track supplier performance and hold suppliers accountable while operating in alignment with company core values.
• Attend supplier worksites and industry trade shows as appropriate.

• Assist with stock rotations and inventory management.
• Maintain accurate part-number and product-description nomenclature.
• Ensure product information—including cost, price, and lead time
  —is accurately entered and maintained.
• Establish stocking strategies based on demand, margin, lead time, customer requirements, and growth potential.
• Identify new products and high-potential SKUs for future stocking opportunities.
• Develop recommendations for minimum, maximum, reorder, and safety-stock levels.
• Monitor and update raw-material pricing and product availability.

• Serve as a product resource for internal and external customers.
• Provide backup support to sales functions as needed.
• Attend and participate in sales meetings.
• Identify target SKUs and opportunities for the sales team.
• Assist with material selection and product research for quoting activities.
• Contribute as an internal resource from prototype through production
  .

• Create and issue purchase orders through the ERP system.
• Review material demand and issue POs to approved suppliers.
• Create DMR documentation for defective-product returns.
• Send required supplier documentation through the ERP system.
• Enter and maintain new parts and vendors within the ERP.
• Work with receiving teams to resolve inbound-material issues.
• Research…