Procurement Specialist

About the role

The Procurement Specialist leads strategic sourcing initiatives, negotiates high-value supplier agreements, and drives cost reduction and supply chain optimization across key commodities. This role provides analytical leadership, supports financial objectives, and mentors procurement team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize supply chain and reduce costs.
• Negotiate high-value supplier agreements to achieve measurable cost savings.
• Drive supply chain optimization across key commodities.
• Provide analytical leadership and support financial objectives.
• Mentor procurement team members, including Procurement Agents and Expeditors.
• Manage complex or high-value commodities and supplier relationships.
• Analyze price variance (PPV), supplier performance, and total cost of ownership.
• Influence suppliers and internal stakeholders through strong communication skills.
• Identify risks and proactively adjust sourcing strategies to prevent disruptions.

Essential Skills

• 3-5+ years of experience in procurement and/or supply chain management.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management/Industrial Distribution preferred.
• Demonstrated success negotiating pricing, terms, and supplier agreements with measurable cost savings.
• Experience managing complex or high-value commodities and supplier relationships.
• Advanced negotiation and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics preferred) and Microsoft Excel.
• Solid understanding of contract terms, pricing structures, and working capital impact.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain dynamics, including lead times, capacity constraints, and market trends.
• Ability to identify risks and proactively adjust sourcing strategies to prevent disruptions.
• Proven ability to mentor and support junior team members.
• Experience analyzing price variance (PPV), supplier performance, and total cost of ownership.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Growth opportunity within the department/organization.

Work Environment

The work environment is structured Monday through Friday, from 8am to 5pm, providing a professional setting that supports growth and learning opportunities within the organization.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $43.29/hr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)