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Procurement Specialist – Level 1
Location: [Location]
Duration: Contract / Full-Time
We are seeking a Procurement Specialist with 3 years of experience in sourcing and procurement within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supplier management, purchasing, cost optimization, and ensuring timely availability of materials to support production operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers for mechanical, electrical, and electronic components.
- Manage Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and Purchase Orders (POs) in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics).
- Ensure on-time material delivery and resolve supply chain issues.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities through supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Planning teams.
- Support supplier audits, quality improvements, and new product introductions (NPI).
Required Skills
- 3 years of sourcing/procurement experience.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics).
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, supplier management, and cost analysis.
- Engineering degree preferred.
Preferred: Experience with should-costing, supplier audits, and manufacturing procurement.
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Procurement: 4 years (Required)
- ERP: SAP / Oracle / MS Dynamics: 4 years (Required)
- Manufacturing : 4 years (Required)
- Cost analysis / Should Costing: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Evendale, OH 45215
Salary : $30 - $35