Project Procurement Specialist

Position Purpose

Executes end-to-end procurement activities for assigned project scopes with increasing independence. Ensures materials, outsourced components, and vendor services are purchased in alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manages moderate-complexity procurement packages independently
• Regular negotiation responsibility
• Interprets and applies category strategies
• Identifies basic risks and escalates appropriately
• Accountable for achieving defined annual cost-savings targets through negotiation and strategic sourcing. Performance against these targets will be evaluated year over year.
• Act as procurement liaison for defined project scopes including third-party services and outsourcing.
• Issue RFQs/RFPs for both materials and third-party services, organize supplier responses, and lead basic bid evaluations.
• Work with engineering and PMs to validate requirements.
• Develop POs that include necessary drawings, specifications, vendor services agreements/SOWs and terms.
• Manage orders cradle-to-grave: confirmations, expediting, changes, delivery, and invoice closure.
• Resolve routine supplier or delivery issues.
• Contribute to vendor qualification and category strategy initiatives.
• Prepare procurement status reports, spend summaries, and risk updates.
• Lead supplier negotiations to drive measurable commercial value, consistently meeting or exceeding assigned annual savings targets.
• Track, document, and report savings monthly and annually, with performance evaluated year over year as part of the formal performance cycle.

Minimum Qualifications

• 4+ years procurement experience in manufacturing or similar field
• Strong understanding of competitive bidding and supplier management
• Demonstrated cost analysis ability
• ERP/MRP required
• Bachelor's degree preferred; CPSM/CIPS a plus

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions (HDHP plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)
• Employer-paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage
• Employer-paid Short-term with optional long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness stipends
• Voluntary benefits (e.g., accident, critical illness)
• Paid vacation and 12 holidays