Senior Procurement Specialist
Butcher Power Products · Rancho Cordova, CA · 1 mo ago
On-sitePurchasingFull-time
Job Summary
The Sr. Procurement Specialist is the senior individual contributor on BPP’s procurement team, owning supplier sourcing, negotiation, and supplier performance for assigned commodity categories in a fast-growing, engineer-to-order manufacturing environment. Where the Procurement Specialist executes purchasing within established agreements, this role creates those agreements—evaluating and selecting suppliers, negotiating pricing, lead times, and terms, and driving cost-reduction and supply-continuity initiatives.
Core Responsibilities
- Sourcing & Negotiation:
- Source, evaluate, and select suppliers for raw materials, components, and services within assigned commodity categories.
- Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and delivery commitments to achieve cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
- Lead RFQ activity for assigned categories, including bid analysis and award recommendations.
- Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and delivery commitments to achieve cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
- Source, evaluate, and select suppliers for raw materials, components, and services within assigned commodity categories.
- Supplier Performance & Compliance:
- Monitor supplier performance and resolve escalated issues related to quality, delivery, or pricing.
- Support supplier scorecards, corrective action processes, and quarterly business reviews in accordance with BPP’s SOP.
- Ensure purchased materials and services meet quality, specification, and regulatory requirements.
- Support supplier audits and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply base.
- Monitor supplier performance and resolve escalated issues related to quality, delivery, or pricing.
- Cost & Inventory Management:
- Identify and execute cost-saving opportunities through supplier consolidation, alternate sourcing, dual-sourcing, and process improvements.
- Monitor purchase price variance and material cost trends for assigned categories; recommend corrective actions.
- Aid with inventory control efforts, including demand forecasting input, lead time accuracy, and inventory optimization.
- Identify and execute cost-saving opportunities through supplier consolidation, alternate sourcing, dual-sourcing, and process improvements.
- Support new product introductions by sourcing materials, qualifying new suppliers, and coordinating supplier readiness.
- Partner with Engineering and Project Management on new vendor qualification driven by design requirements.
- Provide sourcing input on cost estimates for new or non-standard materials.
- Work with the Supply Chain Systems Specialist to keep vendor master data, pricing, and lead times accurate in D365.
- Provide day-to-day work direction, coaching, and procurement best-practice guidance to the Procurement Specialist.
- Act as backup for the Procurement Manager on day-to-day procurement decisions when needed.
Role Boundaries & Key Interfaces
- The Sr. Procurement Specialist owns sourcing and negotiation for assigned categories but does not make unilateral decisions on supplier selection where quality approval or engineering sign-off is required.
- Commodity strategy ownership, long-term agreements, capital expenditure purchases, and commitments beyond established spend thresholds remain with the Procurement Manager.
- This role provides mentorship and work direction to the Procurement Specialist but does not carry formal supervisory responsibility (performance reviews, hiring, discipline).
- Daily: Procurement Specialist, Suppliers, Production Planning
- Weekly: Procurement Manager, Warehouse Managers, Supply Chain Systems Specialist
- As needed: Engineering, Project Management, Finance/AP, Quality
Qualifications Required
- 6+ years of progressive purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated experience sourcing suppliers, leading negotiations, and managing supplier relationships.
- Experience driving cost-reduction or continuous improvement initiatives with measurable results.
- Proficiency in ERP-based procurement; experience with D365, SAP, Oracle, or comparable platform.
- Strong analytical skills; proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with procurement data.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field; equivalent experience accepted.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Finance & Operations) in a procurement context.
- Engineer-to-order or custom manufacturing experience.
- CPSM, CPIM, or CSCP certification (or in progress).
- Familiarity with ISO quality frameworks and their intersection with supplier management and purchasing controls.
Core Competencies
- Negotiation & Influence: Prepares thoroughly, negotiates from data, and secures favorable terms while preserving supplier relationships.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Builds trust with suppliers while maintaining the leverage needed to hold them to performance commitments.
- Analytical Rigor: Uses spend, pricing, and performance data to drive sourcing decisions and quantify savings.
- Ownership & Initiative: Identifies problems and opportunities without waiting for direction; sees initiatives through to closure.
- Mentorship: Raises the capability of the team through patient coaching and clear standards, not just doing the work personally.