Procurement Specialist I

Position Overview

Procurement Specialist I ensures daily operational excellence across the procurement lifecycle, executes sourcing activities, generates RFQs, requisitions, orders and optimizes supplier performance. This role serves as a key partner to internal stakeholders, drives departmental value, mitigates risks, contributes to continuous process improvement, maintains data integrity while strengthening procurement capabilities. 

Roles and Responsibilities

• Draft and process purchase orders in accordance with established policies and procedures. 
• Work to resolve any issues related to delivery, quality, or price. 
• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and reliability. (Establish multiple sources of supply for high-risk items)
• Collaborate interdepartmentally to identify/execute procurement requirements while providing a high-level of service to internal customers.
• Prioritize and follow-up effectively both internally and externally. 
• Execute strategic sourcing initiatives while identifying opportunities to streamline. 
• Launch/proactively manage internal / external inquiries or investigations.
• Data Management Excellence – Utilize D365 to robustly manage & maintain procurement data while phasing out reliance on offline reference tools, trackers, or logs. 
• Leverage technologies including Microsoft Dynamics 365 & PBI to evolve, streamline and continuously improve processes while providing data driven solutions.
• Support initiatives/activities as directed. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Required Skills

• Able to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment, manage time & prioritize tasks to meet production timelines & key metrics.
• Ability to be collaborative as well as work independently & purposefully with a positive attitude.
• Exceptional verbal & written communications.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, data analysis & visualization tools (Microsoft D365 & PBI)
• Accurate, responsive, proactive, ability to multi-task, and close attention to detail are essential.
• Drive & evolve processes; recognizing opportunities to streamline and support scale.
• Interdepartmental collaborator. Works purposefully with a positive attitude.

Required Education and Experience
 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or related field.
• Minimum of 1-3+ years of progressive procurement or Supply Chain experience ideally in a complex or regulated industry.

Supervisory responsibilities (Yes or No)

No

Work environment (Office, Plant, Remote)

Office

Physical demands

Sedentary office work, including prolonged periods of sitting, intensive computer use, and frequent written and verbal communication, with occasional light lifting of up to 15 pounds

Work authorization/security clearance requirements

Not eligible for visa sponsorship