Procurement Specialist

About the Company

Our client is an established industrial electric motor repair and service company serving customers throughout the region. The organization specializes in electric motor repair, industrial equipment service, and sourcing critical components to support customer operations.

With a strong reputation for technical expertise and responsive service, the company takes pride in finding solutions for customers and keeping their equipment running. This is an opportunity to join a hands-on organization where resourcefulness, customer service, and dependable execution make a meaningful difference.

About the Position

Our client is seeking a resourceful and motivated Procurement Specialist to support purchasing and parts sourcing operations at its Lenoir, North Carolina facility.

This is not a traditional purchasing position focused solely on placing routine replenishment orders. The ideal candidate enjoys tracking down hard-to-find industrial parts, researching suppliers, negotiating pricing, and leveraging relationships to locate the right components quickly and efficiently.

Working closely with the shop, customers, and vendors, this individual will play an important role in keeping repair operations moving and ensuring customers receive the parts and equipment they need.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source and purchase industrial motor parts, electrical components, and shop supplies.
• Track down hard-to-find industrial parts, motors, and components for customer requirements.
• Process incoming customer orders and purchase orders while providing timely updates on order status.
• Issue, manage, and track purchase orders from placement through delivery.
• Identify new vendors and evaluate pricing, availability, and purchasing options.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and industrial distributors.
• Research alternative sourcing solutions when parts are unavailable or difficult to locate.
• Match vendor invoices to purchase orders and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor purchasing activity and spending to help control costs.
• Communicate proactively with customers, vendors, and internal teams regarding orders, deliveries, and sourcing challenges.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, parts sourcing, inside sales, or counter sales.
• Experience in an industrial, electrical, manufacturing, or related environment preferred.
• Background with industrial distributors specializing in bearings, power transmission, electric motors, or electrical components strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to research, identify, and source difficult-to-find parts.
• Persistent, resourceful problem-solver who takes initiative to find solutions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple orders, vendors, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office applications.
• ERP experience is not required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation of $55,000–$65,000 annually.
• Onsite position in Lenoir, North Carolina.
• Opportunity to join an established industrial service organization.
• Hands-on role with direct impact on shop operations and customer satisfaction.
• Opportunity to build vendor relationships and develop specialized industrial sourcing expertise.