Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. About Justrite Safety Group At Justrite Safety Group, we're more than just a collection of industrial safety companies; we're a dynamic organization dedicated to protecting people, property, and the planet. Our ever-growing portfolio of companies collaborates to deliver advanced industrial safety solutions that set the standard for excellence. As our business continues to grow, we continue to look for top talent to join our team as we lead the charge in revolutionizing industrial safety, ensuring that every worker returns home safe, every workplace remains secure, and our environment thrives for generations to come. With Justrite Safety Group, safety isn't just a priority—it's our passion. The Contribution You'll bring to this

Role:

The Purchasing & Procurement Specialist is responsible for purchasing materials, components, and/or services required to support business operations while ensuring competitive pricing, supplier performance, quality, and on-time delivery. This role will actively manage purchase orders, supplier relationships, negotiations, and cost-reduction opportunities, with a strong focus on Purchase Price Variance (PPV) and overall procurement performance. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of purchasing or procurement experience, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Finance. About the

Team:

As a member of our Supply Chain team, you'll have the opportunity to work with industry-leading suppliers and logistics partners, ensuring efficient and timely delivery of products that keep our customers safe. Our supply chain team is dedicated to optimizing processes, reducing lead times, and maintaining strong supplier relationships to meet our high standards of quality and reliability. With a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement, you'll be part of a team recognized for its strategic contributions to the company's success. This role offers the chance to collaborate with top professionals in the field, playing a key role in driving the growth and efficiency of a company that's a leader in safety solutions. What You'll Do at

Justrite:

• Manage the day-to-day procurement of assigned materials, components, products, and/or services.
• Issue and maintain purchase orders while ensuring pricing, quantities, delivery dates, and contractual terms are accurate.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, minimum order quantities, freight terms, and other commercial conditions with suppliers.
• Monitor and manage Purchase Price Variance (PPV), identifying cost increases, savings opportunities, and root causes of unfavorable variances.
• Develop and cost-reduction initiatives through supplier negotiations, competitive bidding, value analysis, sourcing alternatives, and other procurement strategies.
• Obtain and analyze supplier quotations and conduct price comparisons to support sourcing decisions.
• Support supplier selection, qualification, and ongoing supplier performance management.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships while addressing delivery, pricing, quality, and service issues.
• Monitor open purchase orders and proactively resolve shortages, late deliveries, and supply disruptions.
• Partner with Planning and Operations teams to maintain appropriate inventory levels and support production or customer requirements.
• Analyze purchasing data, spend, market conditions, and supplier performance to identify sourcing and savings opportunities.
• Participate in RFQ/RFP activities and support competitive sourcing events.
• Work with Finance to resolve invoice discrepancies, pricing issues, and purchase order variances.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and other departments on supplier changes, new products, cost improvement projects, and material requirements.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier information within the ERP/MRP system.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to procurement processes, supplier performance, working capital, and cost reduction.