Procurement Specialist

About the role

We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to join a manufacturing team on a Contract basis. This role will support proposal and estimate development by evaluating material needs, purchased components, and labor requirements tied to production activities. The position is well suited for someone who understands manufacturing operations and can translate production methods into accurate cost assessments. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to help build reliable pricing inputs for quotes and planning decisions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for raw materials, externally sourced components, and labor associated with manufacturing proposals.
• Review product structures and bills of materials to identify required parts, quantities, and cost drivers for each estimate.
• Assess fabrication and assembly processes, including methods such as machining and welding, to develop realistic production cost assumptions.
• Analyze labor content for assembly and related shop activities to support accurate proposal pricing.
• Partner with proposal management and procurement teams to gather supplier pricing, validate assumptions, and strengthen estimate accuracy.
• Create and manage purchase order-related inputs and procurement documentation that support buying activities and sourcing decisions.
• Apply lean manufacturing concepts when evaluating cost opportunities and potential efficiencies within the estimating process.
• Use company procurement and estimating tools to organize data, track inputs, and maintain consistency across proposal activities.

Requirements

• Experience in corporate procurement, sourcing, or a related purchasing function within a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of purchase orders, buying processes, and core procurement activities.
• Ability to interpret bills of materials and connect component requirements to overall product cost.
• Familiarity with manufacturing techniques such as machining, welding, and assembly operations.
• Understanding of how labor hours, material usage, and purchased parts affect proposal and production estimates.
• Exposure to contract negotiations and supplier cost discussions.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop accurate estimates from technical and operational information.
• Proficiency with procurement or estimating software tools used to manage pricing and sourcing data.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.