Procurement Specialist – R&D

On-Board Services is hiring a Procurement Specialist – R&D Support in Wilmington, DE

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On-Board Services, Incorporated is an on-site contract service provider for a local manufacturing entity providing full time positions to our employees. We offer benefits as well as 401k.

• Title:
  
  Procurement Specialist – R&D Support
• Position Type: 6 Month contract with additional opportunity contingent upon performance and continued business need
• Job Location:
  
  Wilmington, DE
• Shift: 1st Shift
• Benefits: 401K, Dental insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance
• Compensation: $32-$36.55

The Procurement Expeditor role is a high-visibility, high-impact, globally integrated position supporting procurement agreements and transactional work for Research & Development sites across North America. This position involves a wide range of complex tasks that must be managed efficiently to ensure client, supplier, and buyer needs are consistently met. The ideal candidate is a dynamic and motivated problem solver who will serve as the primary interface for inquiries, purchase orders, invoices, purchasing documents, and all other procurement-related service needs.

• Serve as the key contact for day-to-day needs of the Research & Development team and suppliers, applying discretionary judgment to resolve issues in the absence of the R&D buyer.
• Respond promptly to critical delivery, supply, and invoicing issues and resolve them independently without leadership direction.
• Prepare, negotiate, manage, and coordinate agreements supporting the procurement of materials and services.
  • Act as the buyer of record with execution authority.
  • Negotiate terms including (but not limited to) terms and conditions, lump sums, labor rates, mark-ups, and payment terms.
  • Create white paper agreements.
• Serve as a resource to new buyers regarding S&L policies and procedures and manage all end-to-end processes once negotiations conclude.
• Analyze orders to ensure correct terms and conditions are applied; coordinate with Legal as needed during supplier negotiations.
• Monitor agreement expiration dates and collaborate with buyers to determine whether agreements should be extended, canceled, or recreated.
• Partner with supply chain and/or contract administrators to ensure proper implementation of agreements at the site level.
• Independently assess workload, set priorities, and adjust as needed to ensure uninterrupted supply and exceptional client, supplier, and buyer satisfaction.
• Initiate, develop, and implement process improvements; create SOPs and training materials as needed.
• Participate in global standardization teams and contribute to KPI improvement initiatives, including ISO 9001 audits.

• Strong customer service orientation with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical abilities with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; strong time-management skills to prioritize tasks and meet goals.
• Highly organized and able to perform well under pressure; adaptable to changing priorities.
• Team-oriented, positive attitude, professional demeanor, and proactive support of colleagues.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and procurement systems such as SAP.

• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Communicating with Impact
• Building Sustainable Customer Relationships
• Innovation
• Embracing Change
• Analysis & Judgment
• Engagement
• Managing for Productivity
• Business Acumen

• Degree in Supply Chain or a related field is preferred but not required.

On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including:
Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America.

The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC. On-Board’s Mission is to provide “Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients’ expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner.”

On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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