Procurement Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Procurement Specialist sources and coordinates materials for production and installation, ensuring accurate orders, competitive pricing, reliable vendors, and on-time delivery to support production schedules and project profitability.

Responsibilities:

• Review production releases and shop drawings; perform or validate material takeoffs for accuracy and completeness.
• Issue purchase orders based on project schedules; confirm lead times, availability, and delivery dates.
• Obtain purchase order acknowledgments (POAs) for all orders.
• Develop vendor relationships, negotiate pricing and terms, and monitor cost, quality, and reliability.
• Maintain vendor scorecards and identify alternative vendors when supply risks arise.
• Coordinate with Engineering on specifications and substitutions, and with Project Management to resolve missing information.
• Align purchasing with production schedules and order long-lead materials early.
• Track material status; communicate lead-time, availability, and cost risks early and propose solutions.
• Minimize production delays, expediting, and premium freight while supporting project profitability and positive cash flow.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience.
• Familiarity with material lead times, vendor sourcing, and purchasing processes.
• Strong organization, prioritization, attention to detail, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and resolve issues under pressure.
• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field preferred, not required.
• Experience in construction, millwork, or manufacturing preferred
• Experience with vendor scorecards and coordinating procurement across projects.