The RoleThe Procurement Specialist supports our engineering and manufacturing operations by sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, and evaluating pricing and availability, so that purchasing keeps pace with project schedules and production needs. You'll need to understand how purchasing decisions affect cost and customer commitments, communicate clearly across departments, and follow an issue through until it's resolved.
What You'll DoSource and purchase electronic components, mechanical parts, and manufacturing materials.
Review bills of materials (BOMs) to identify purchasing requirements, pricing, availability, and lead times.
Request and evaluate supplier quotations, weighing cost, quality, availability, and delivery requirements.
Prepare, issue, and track purchase orders in our ERP system.
Verify supplier stock and lead times before commitments are made to customers.
Monitor open purchase orders, and resolve shortages, delays, and discrepancies as early as possible.
Build and maintain working relationships with suppliers.
Coordinate with Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Logistics to support project execution.
Find opportunities for cost savings, alternate sourcing, and improvements to the purchasing process.
Keep purchasing records accurate and in line with company procedures and quality requirements. What We're Looking ForSeveral years of purchasing or procurement experienceWorking knowledge of BOMs, purchase orders, and supplier quotationsThe ability to evaluate purchasing costs and tradeoffs, and explain your recommendations to the Sales teamClear written communication and consistent follow-through on issues that cross departmentsAn understanding of supplier stock and lead times, including verifying them before a customer quote is finalizedStrong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing prioritiesInitiative in solving problems before they escalateNice to HaveERP experience, particularly OdooExperience working within an
ISO 9001
quality management systemFamiliarity with aerospace or defense supply chainsExperience purchasing electronic components or materials for engineering and manufacturing projects