Procurement Specialist

Racine, Wisconsin ‚Ä¢ Full Time

Posted on Fri, Jul 17, 2026

Job Summary: Under the direction of DeltaHawk’s Purchasing Manager, the Procurement Specialist will manage supplier relationships while leveraging expert negotiation skills and market insights to support business priorities. This individual will complete compliance requirements and develop/execute key Supply Chain Management initiatives. In addition, this individual will be responsible for overall supplier relationships. They will ensure the supplier is performing to the designed DeltaHawk requirements from delivery, quality, and cost perspective. They will also collaborate with other department leaders to determine demand requirements and translate those demands to system-based forecasts to drive purchases. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Other duties may be assigned.

Assists in developing a purchasing strategy
Reviews and processes purchase orders and requests
Maintains records of parts and services per FAA requirements
Evaluates suppliers based on quality, delivery, and cost
Develops and maintains relationships with contacts at suppliers to facilitate prompt resolution of issues (expedites, specifications, product conformity, logistics, etc.).
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and internal policies
Drives engine cost-down efforts using innovative procurement strategies
Oversees procurement lifecycle by supporting end-to-end procurement and strategic sourcing activities

Qualifications

4+ years of experience in a production/manufacturing materials coordination position

Strong strategic and analytical skills to assess supplier performance based on quality, cost and reliability
Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills
The flexibility to travel to meet with suppliers and other personnel as necessary
Ability to efficiently use or learn to use current ERP system, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to accurately plan materials using forecast and lead time information
Ability to clearly and effectively communicate both orally and in writing with engineering, operations, production, quality, suppliers and sales
Professional demeanor, enthusiastic attitude with a demonstrated customer service focus

Preferred

Sourcing experience in an FAA environment
Strong negotiation skills

Working Conditions Working conditions are typically in an office environment. At times, may work outdoors when visiting suppliers’ plants. Will work closely with other people and departments.

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