Procurement Specialist

Job Title:

Procurement Specialist

Location:

South Central Oklahoma

Type:
Direct Hire

Compensation: $65-75k

Contractor Work Model:
Onsite

System One is working with an Aerospace Manufacturing Company to find a proactive Procurement Specialist to support purchasing operations, strengthen supplier performance, and drive continuous improvement across our supply base. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys data analysis, negotiation, and building strong supplier partnerships in a fast paced manufacturing environment.

• Review, execute, and enter purchase orders based on MRP requirements

• Develop sourcing strategies using spend analysis, market intelligence, and business needs

• Expedite materials, resolve shortages, and communicate impacts to production and leadership

• Negotiate pricing, terms, and complex global contracts

• Manage RMAs, address recurring quality issues, and request corrective actions

• Analyze data to identify issues and propose creative, effective solutions

• Rationalize the supplier base and maximize value across cost, quality, and service

• Partner with Quality to drive supplier and process improvements

• Resolve invoice discrepancies and maintain accurate PO updates

• Implement ECN/ECO changes and manage supplier transitions or end of life activities

• Follow up on supplier commitments, corrective actions, and delivery performance

• Support execution of supplier strategies (Exit, Leverage, Maintain) with Strategic Sourcing

• Contribute to special projects and cross functional initiatives

• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

• Experience with MRP/ERP systems

• Prior manufacturing environment experience

• Strong negotiation skills and ability to build supplier relationships

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience

• Supply chain experience preferred but not required

• Ability to analyze data and translate insights into action

• Strong communication, relationship building, and problem solving skills

• Results driven mindset with a commitment to follow through

• APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP) preferred

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