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BEUMER Group
Sr. Procurement Specialist
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A Procurement or Sourcing Specialist is responsible for sourcing and purchasing the goods or services required by an organization, especially tracking overall spend and improving bidding processes. Responsible for maintaining supplier relationships. May also be responsible growing supplier relationships with new and/or existing suppliers.
$64,283 / year median in New Jersey
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Company DescriptionBEUMER Group is an international leader in intralogistics, specializing in conveying, loading, palletising, packaging, sortation, and distribution technology across a wide range of industries, including airports, e-commerce, warehousing & distribution, and bulk material handling. We offer the right solution for nearly every logistics challenge.
As a family-owned company, BEUMER combines tradition with innovation. We are proud of what our employees create each day. Integrity, Inspiration, Quality and Teamwork!
Job DescriptionThe Sr. Procurement Specialist is a key and essential supply chain role responsible for leading strategic sourcing, supplier performance, and complex project procurement execution across North America. This position serves as a primary procurement lead across Engineering, Project Management, Quality, Shipping, Finance, Legal, and other key stakeholders to ensure material and service requirements are aligned, sourced effectively, and delivered in support of customer commitments, project timelines, and business objectives. The role requires strong commercial judgment, independent decision-making, and cross-functional influence, along with the ability to drive cost optimization, supplier accountability, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across procurement activities.
Lead bid development, supplier engagement, commercial evaluation, negotiation support, and purchasing execution to ensure goods and services are procured in alignment with project scope, schedule, quality expectations, total cost considerations, and overall business priorities, including complex and critical-path requirements.
Drive resolution of supplier and contract-related issues, influence stakeholders on commercially sound decisions, and escalate risks early to improve procurement outcomes, protect project continuity, and reduce operational and contractual exposure.
Lead the preparation and execution of procurement plans, purchase orders, amendments, and related documentation while reinforcing compliance, process transparency, and disciplined execution. Identify opportunities to improve supplier governance, procurement efficiency, and overall operational performance through continuous improvement initiatives.
Serve as a trusted procurement partner on dedicated capital projects by ensuring procurement activities are coordinated, well-communicated, and responsive to project and business needs, while reinforcing execution discipline and continuity across related supply chain activity.
Compensation range: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 Annually The posted salary range reflects the compensation the company reasonably expects to offer for this position. Actual compensation will not be less than the posted minimum and will be based on multiple factors.
Seven or more years of experience in procurement, supply chain, strategic sourcing, or project procurement within a complex technical, manufacturing, or project-based environment.
Strong understanding of sourcing, bidding, negotiation, contract administration, supplier management, commercial evaluation, total cost considerations, and procurement governance.
Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Project Management, Finance, Legal, Quality, Shipping, and operations stakeholders, without direct authority.
Ability to identify commercial risks, supplier constraints, contract exposures, and execution issues, and communicate them clearly to support timely and effective decision-making.
Strong communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a dynamic business environment.
Experience with SAP or a similar ERP platform, along with high proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement-related reporting and documentation.
Experience with category management, supplier performance management, contract development, and procurement support for complex or high-value projects preferred.
Professional certifications such as CPSM, C.P.M., or similar credentials are considered an asset.
Additional InformationBEUMER is an innovative company, where every employee is part of the "family". Because our employees are our most important asset, here are some of benefits we currently offer full-time employees.
Life Insurance /
Job DescriptionThe Sr. Procurement Specialist is a key and essential supply chain role responsible for leading strategic sourcing, supplier performance, and complex project procurement execution across North America. This position serves as a primary procurement lead across Engineering, Project Management, Quality, Shipping, Finance, Legal, and other key stakeholders to ensure material and service requirements are aligned, sourced effectively, and delivered in support of customer commitments, project timelines, and business objectives. The role requires strong commercial judgment, independent decision-making, and cross-functional influence, along with the ability to drive cost optimization, supplier accountability, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across procurement activities.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Sourcing, Planning & Procurement Execution:
Own procurement planning and sourcing strategy for dedicated projects in close partnership with Project Management and relevant business stakeholders.Lead bid development, supplier engagement, commercial evaluation, negotiation support, and purchasing execution to ensure goods and services are procured in alignment with project scope, schedule, quality expectations, total cost considerations, and overall business priorities, including complex and critical-path requirements.
Supplier Performance, Risk Management & Commercial Support:
Lead supplier identification, qualification, and bid package development while establishing strong commercial foundations through contract support, supplier performance management, sourcing strategy execution, and proactive risk identification.Drive resolution of supplier and contract-related issues, influence stakeholders on commercially sound decisions, and escalate risks early to improve procurement outcomes, protect project continuity, and reduce operational and contractual exposure.
Governance, Process Discipline & Continuous Improvement:
Drive consistent application of procurement standards, category strategies, and sourcing workflows across projects and purchasing activities.Lead the preparation and execution of procurement plans, purchase orders, amendments, and related documentation while reinforcing compliance, process transparency, and disciplined execution. Identify opportunities to improve supplier governance, procurement efficiency, and overall operational performance through continuous improvement initiatives.
Cross-Functional Partnership & Business Support:
Influence alignment across Engineering, Project Management, Quality, Shipping, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders to prioritize procurement actions, resolve issues proactively, and support commercial and operational decision-making.Serve as a trusted procurement partner on dedicated capital projects by ensuring procurement activities are coordinated, well-communicated, and responsive to project and business needs, while reinforcing execution discipline and continuity across related supply chain activity.
Compensation range: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 Annually The posted salary range reflects the compensation the company reasonably expects to offer for this position. Actual compensation will not be less than the posted minimum and will be based on multiple factors.
QualificationsKey Requirements and Professional Attributes:
Bachelor's degree in procurement, supply chain management, business administration, or a related field; advanced business or supply chain education preferred.Seven or more years of experience in procurement, supply chain, strategic sourcing, or project procurement within a complex technical, manufacturing, or project-based environment.
Strong understanding of sourcing, bidding, negotiation, contract administration, supplier management, commercial evaluation, total cost considerations, and procurement governance.
Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Project Management, Finance, Legal, Quality, Shipping, and operations stakeholders, without direct authority.
Ability to identify commercial risks, supplier constraints, contract exposures, and execution issues, and communicate them clearly to support timely and effective decision-making.
Strong communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a dynamic business environment.
Experience with SAP or a similar ERP platform, along with high proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement-related reporting and documentation.
Experience with category management, supplier performance management, contract development, and procurement support for complex or high-value projects preferred.
Professional certifications such as CPSM, C.P.M., or similar credentials are considered an asset.
Additional InformationBEUMER is an innovative company, where every employee is part of the "family". Because our employees are our most important asset, here are some of benefits we currently offer full-time employees.
Medical & Dental Premiums:
We cover 100% of the premiums for you and your eligible dependents.401(k) withGenerous Match:
Secure your financial future with our competitive retirement plan.Life Insurance /