Job Description

Procurement Specialist

• Permanent job opportunity, no contract
• San Diego, CA, 92101
• Pay $115,000-$145,000

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with 5-7 years of purchasing experience or Master’s degree with 3-5 years of purchasing experience
• Experience with ERP software and MS Office Suite.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Supply Chain Certification (ASCM, APICS, etc.).
• Affiliation with professional purchasing organizations.
• 6-Sigma certification (Blackbelt or Greenbelt).
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.

Job Description

Role Overview:

• Work with suppliers in the Forging and Machining Supply Chain to ensure materials are available for global locations based on customer needs.
• Improve and maintain supplier performance in quality, cost, delivery, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage suppliers daily and strategically (place orders, follow up, resolve issues, communicate demand, prepare and negotiate contracts).
• Provide timely support to internal and external clients.
• Follow corporate and Supply Chain policies, prioritize safety, and adhere to company values.
• Oversee strategic suppliers, work within a team, and report to a Supply Chain Manager.
• Lead and participate in projects supporting organizational goals.
• Work in an office with occasional visits to production areas and supplier sites (may involve travel).

Skills and Competencies:

• Supply Chain Management: Ensure procurement processes meet standards, build relationships, manage risks.
• Supplier Management: Handle moderately complex suppliers, manage costs, maintain relationships.
• Supplier Selection: Define buyer-supplier relationships, support sourcing and selection.
• Contract Management: Develop and manage contracts, lead negotiations, track performance.
• Negotiation: Create and execute strategies for complex items, resolve risks.
• Cost Management: Apply business strategies, analyze Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
• Purchasing Execution: Manage purchase orders, resolve issues, analyze cost models.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks, promote cross-functional teamwork.

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