Procurement Specialist
MLOptic · Sunnyvale, CA · 2 wk ago
On-sitePurchasingFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Manage sourcing activities, including identifying qualified suppliers, soliciting bids, and evaluating proposals.
- Execute purchase orders, track order status, resolve discrepancies, and ensure timely delivery.
- Maintain procurement records, pricing data, supplier scorecards, and compliance documentation.
- Support procurement strategy by optimizing cost, quality, delivery performance, and supply continuity.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and long-term agreements with strategic suppliers.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across regions.
- Analyze market trends, currency fluctuations, lead times, and supply risks; recommend mitigation strategies.
- Drive process improvements aligned with corporate procurement policies.
- Utilize Microsoft Dynamics ERP for procurement processes.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field.
- 3–7 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and vendor-management skills.