Procurement Specialist

This role is with a major global manufacturer of materials science and technology products, operating across multiple plants and business units. The Global Supply Management function oversees sourcing strategy, supplier performance, and cost control across sites. You’ll work cross-functionally with plant, quality, and engineering teams to ensure materials flow smoothly and costs remain competitive.

Top Skills

• Strategic sourcing and buying experience in a plant or corporate manufacturing environment
• ERP system proficiency for purchasing and materials planning
• Supplier negotiation and contract management

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy sourcing strategies aligned with business and cost objectives
• Negotiate with suppliers and manage resulting contracts, pricing agreements, and NDAs
• Own or support supplier relationship management, including supplier audits
• Track and report cost reduction and contribution metrics
• Manage inventory levels to minimize excess, slow-moving, and obsolete materials
• Act as the supply management liaison between plants on materials and quality issues
• Resolve supplier invoicing issues as they arise
• Participate in cross-functional teams focused on process improvement and cost reduction
• Ensure purchasing practices comply with company policy and applicable laws
• Monitor supplier environmental compliance and proper scrap disposal

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a buyer in a plant or corporate setting
• Hands-on purchasing experience, including placing orders and working within an MRP system
• Experience with an ERP system for procurement and materials
• Experience working in a matrix or cross-functional team environment
• Associate's degree minimum; relevant experience considered in place of a degree

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP experience
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in a technical field
• Experience with Global Supply Management processes and systems
• Experience across multiple business units, divisions, or technologies
• Global manufacturing experience
• Yellow Belt or Green Belt certification
• CPM, CPSM, APICS, or related supply chain certification

Pay

$30.00/hour. Final pay is based on experience, qualifications, and location.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week. Core hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with flexibility for a 7:00 AM or 8:30 AM start. Overtime is not anticipated.

Interview Process

Two rounds: a phone screen with the direct manager, followed by an onsite panel interview.