sourcing and procurement specialist.imperial, pennsylvaniaposted 1 day ago job detailssummary$33.95 - $36.58 per hourtemporaryhigh schoolcategorybusiness and financial operations occupations reference AB_5081898 job details Randstad is seeking a Sourcing and Procurement Specialist for our global industrial power client.

Work Model:

Hybrid (3 days per week in office; 1st month is full-time in office for training). Only local candidates will be considered.

Location:

Imperial, PA 15126

Pay Rate:

$34.00 - $36.58 per hour (W-2)

Contract Duration:

1-year contract with potential for extensionAbout the Role As a Sourcing and Procurement Specialist, you will drive key purchasing activities, optimize vendor spend, and negotiate terms to support North American operations. You will build collaborative supplier relationships, ensure program compliance, and manage the full procure-to-pay lifecycle to keep projects running efficiently. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a business-related field. 2+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supplier management, and contract negotiation (or 1+ year of experience with an MBA / Master's degree). Hands-on experience executing purchase orders and managing vendor negotiations. Solid grasp of core procurement processes and vendor management. Nice-to-Haves Hands-on experience using SAP or similar enterprise ERP software. strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly with intermediate Excel functions (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, formulas). Ability to evaluate supplier technical capacity and onboard new vendors. Proven background handling expedite requests, tracking metrics, and conducting spend analysis. Benefits & Career Growth At Randstad, we value the health and well-being of our talent. After 90 days of continuous assignment, you will become eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical Insurance Dental Coverage Vision Plans Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

salary:

$33.95 - $36.58 per hourshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 5

PMeducation:

High SchoolResponsibilities Execute Sourcing Strategy:

Conduct RFQs, negotiate competitive pricing and contract terms, and issue purchase orders across assigned projects.

Manage Purchase Lifecycle:

Oversee delivery timelines, update ERP records, resolve invoice or delivery issues, and coordinate with AP, logistics, and customs teams.

Ensure Compliance:

Maintain strict adherence to organizational policies and regulatory standards for U.S. Government and defense-related projects.

Optimize Operations & Cost:

Analyze spend data, improve payment terms, reduce costs, and track performance metrics such as on-time delivery and savings.

Build Strategic Partnerships:

Collaborate closely with internal teams—including Engineering, Quality, and Finance—as well as external suppliers to solve disputes and drive key outcomes.

SkillsSourcing SourcingRFQQualificationsYears of experience:

2 yearsExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days. Any consideration of a background check would be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee's specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.