Procurement Specialist

Description Build Your Career at Gordon Aluminum At Gordon Aluminum, we don't just manufacture aluminum—we build careers. As a growing manufacturing company, we're looking for a Procurement Specialist who thrives on solving problems, negotiating value, and keeping operations running. This isn't a traditional purchasing role. We're looking for someone who can think strategically, build strong vendor relationships, and help drive cost savings while ensuring our production teams have the materials they need to succeed. If you enjoy finding creative solutions, negotiating better pricing, and making a measurable impact on a business, we'd love to meet you. THIS IS AN ONSITE POSITION, we are not offering a relocation package at this time. Why Gordon Aluminum? At Gordon Aluminum, you'll join a team committed to GRIT : Growth • Reliability • Initiative • Teamwork We believe in developing our employees and providing opportunities for long-term career growth. We offer: Competitive Pay Comprehensive Benefits Paid Time Off & Holidays 401(k) Career Advancement Opportunities Stable Manufacturing Environment Collaborative Leadership Team Opportunity to Make a Real Impact This position may be a great fit if you've worked as a: Procurement Specialist Manufacturing Buyer Strategic Buyer Purchasing Agent Senior Buyer Supply Chain Specialist Commodity Buyer MRO Buyer Maintenance Planner Maintenance Coordinator Inventory Control Specialist Vendor Management Specialist Industrial Sales Representative Industrial Distribution Representative Experience transfers well from: Manufacturing Aluminum Manufacturing Steel Manufacturing Automotive Manufacturing Paper Mills Food Processing Plastics Manufacturing Packaging Industrial Equipment Manufacturers Industrial Supply & Distribution Grainger Fastenal Motion Industries Applied Industrial Technologies MSC Industrial Supply Uline W.W. Grainger McMaster-Carr Other Relevant Backgrounds Industrial Maintenance Plant Operations Supply Chain Purchasing Inventory Management Production Planning Vendor Management You'll be doing things like: Strategically purchase materials, equipment, tooling, office supplies, safety products, and maintenance parts for all departments. Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supplier agreements to maximize value and reduce overall costs. Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors while continuously evaluating supplier performance. Source alternate suppliers and identify replacement parts when critical equipment or production needs arise. Support Maintenance by locating hard-to-find components and expediting emergency purchases to minimize production downtime. Research substitute parts, aftermarket options, rebuilt components, and alternate manufacturers when OEM lead times impact operations. Evaluate purchase requests to ensure they align with business needs, budgets, and approval requirements. Monitor inventory levels and work with department leaders to maintain appropriate stock of critical materials. Analyze purchasing trends and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements. Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Finance, and Production to support company objectives. Utilize ERP systems to manage purchase orders, supplier information, and inventory transactions. Recommend purchasing strategies that improve efficiency and reduce risk. Why This Position Matters Every purchasing decision has an impact on our business. From negotiating better pricing to locating critical replacement parts during equipment failures, the Procurement Specialist plays a vital role in keeping our operations running efficiently while helping Gordon Aluminum control costs, improve supplier relationships, and support long-term growth. Requirements We'd love to talk if you: Have experience purchasing for a manufacturing environment. Enjoy negotiating and finding creative solutions. Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Are comfortable making business decisions based on cost, quality, and lead time. Understand industrial equipment, maintenance parts, or manufacturing operations. Can build strong relationships with suppliers while holding them accountable. Have excellent organizational and communication skills. Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where every day is different. Take pride in helping a company become more efficient and cost-effective. Preferred Skills & Qualifications Manufacturing purchasing experience preferred. Experience with ERP/MRP systems. Strong Microsoft Excel skills. Knowledge of MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) purchasing. Experience negotiating pricing and supplier agreements. Inventory management experience. Ability to read technical specifications or engineering drawings is a plus. Mechanical aptitude or familiarity with industrial equipment is highly desirable. Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills. Ability to prioritize multiple projects while meeting deadlines. What Success Looks Like Our Procurement Specialist doesn't simply place orders—they create value. Success in this role includes: Reducing purchasing costs through strategic negotiations. Minimizing production downtime by sourcing critical materials quickly. Building long-term partnerships with reliable suppliers. Standardizing purchasing processes across the organization. Identifying opportunities to consolidate vendors and improve efficiencies. Supporting continuous improvement throughout the company. #J-18808-Ljbffr