Procurement Specialist

Salary:
$65,000–$70,000 base salary

Job Summary:
The Procurement Buyer is responsible for ensuring the uninterrupted flow of materials to support production operations. This role exists to prevent production delays by owning supplier relationships, managing complex component workflows, and proactively addressing supply risks before they impact schedules.

Many components move through multi-stage manufacturing and finishing processes across multiple suppliers. Tracking these parts through every stage—while ensuring they arrive on time, to specification, and in the correct quantities—is essential. The ideal candidate is highly organized, decisive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, production-driven environment where accountability and urgency are critical.

Job Responsibilities:

Supplier Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned suppliers

• Own supplier performance related to quality, delivery, and responsiveness

• Hold suppliers accountable to commitments and escalate risks early

• Conduct regular supplier check-ins to proactively identify potential issues

• Build strong working relationships that enable priority support when needed

Pricing & Negotiation

• Negotiate pricing, terms, and purchasing agreements

• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or delivery

• Review and validate supplier pricing, quotes, and invoices

• Monitor market trends and pricing conditions for key materials

Delivery & Timing

• Coordinate material deliveries to meet production schedules

• Track components through multi-stage manufacturing and finishing processes

• Manage lead times and communicate accurate timelines to internal stakeholders

• Expedite orders as necessary to prevent production disruptions

• Coordinate logistics and shipping activities when required

Demand Planning & Forecasting

• Partner with Production and Warehouse teams to align material demand

• Forecast material requirements based on production schedules

• Maintain required warehouse minimum stock levels at all times

• Anticipate demand changes and adjust purchasing plans proactively

• Communicate supply constraints or risks to leadership immediately

Problem Solving & Prioritization

• Resolve supply chain issues quickly and decisively

• Prioritize competing demands and make informed trade-off decisions

• Identify root causes of recurring supply issues and drive long-term solutions

• Communicate proactively to avoid surprises

• Escalate risks early to protect production continuity

Qualifications:

Required

• 3+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain

• Experience managing supplier relationships and driving accountability

• Strong negotiation and communication skills (written and verbal)

• Ability to manage complex, multi-stage component workflows

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Excel

• High sense of urgency with strong ownership mindset

• Proven problem-solving ability

Preferred

• Experience in manufacturing, automotive, or similar production environments

• Experience supporting custom or low-volume manufacturing

• Familiarity with paint, finishing, or multi-stage production processes

• Experience with logistics coordination and freight management

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field

About the Company:
This organization operates in a production-driven manufacturing environment where reliability, accountability, and execution are critical. The supply chain is complex and fast-moving, requiring proactive supplier ownership, strong communication, and an unwavering commitment to keeping production running without interruption.