Procurement Specialist
US$55,000 – US$75,000 / yr base salary
Posted 17 Mar 2025
Advertised as “ICS Procurement Specialist”
BranchFactor Summary
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
| Base salary | US$55,000 – US$75,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyBusiness, Supply Chain (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Procurement Specialist
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Purchasing
SUPERVISOR: General Manager (Dotted line to Finance Manager)
DIRECT REPORTS: None.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to join our team. This role will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing suppliers to ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials and components required for cable assembly and wire harness manufacturing in the Aerospace, Defense and Specialty industry.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or related field is preferred.
Experience:
- 5+ years of purchasing experience.
Knowledge:
- Good understanding of inventory and service objectives.
Skills:
- Excellent communications skills with: suppliers, customers, other departments within the company.
- Requires a high degree of accuracy.
- Good organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks.
- Ability to treat suppliers, customers and employees with tack and respect in difficult situations while being persistent.
Job Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
- Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers for cable assembly, wire harness, connectors, and other electrical components.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and lead times to ensure optimal cost savings and delivery performance.
- Develop long-term supplier relationships to ensure stability and reliability in the supply chain.
Purchase Order Management
- Issue and track purchase orders (POs) to ensure on-time delivery of materials.
- Monitor open orders, expedite as necessary, and resolve any supply chain disruptions.
- Maintain accurate procurement records in ERP/MRP system (such as Epicor).
Data Analysis & ERP Reporting
- Run reports from the ERP system (Epicor, SAP, Oracle, or similar) for spend analysis, supplier performance tracking, and inventory planning.
- Analyze purchasing trends, material usage, and lead times to support forecasting and decision-making.