Procurement Specialist

We are seeking a Procurement professional (entry to senior level) to oversee sourcing activities for complex engineering components. This position will play a key role in supplier strategy, commercial negotiations, cost management, and new product development while working closely with engineering, design, manufacturing, and external suppliers Key Responsibilities Develop sourcing plans and supplier approaches based on business requirements, market conditions, supplier capabilities, and total cost Evaluate and select suppliers for new product and vehicle programs while balancing cost, quality, timing, technical capability, and capacity Lead commercial discussions and negotiations covering component pricing, tooling, investments, and ongoing cost improvement Establish cost objectives and monitor supplier pricing throughout the product lifecycle Build productive long-term relationships with strategic suppliers and address commercial or performance issues as needed Coordinate purchasing activities across multiple product development projects and ensure key milestones are met Identify and implement opportunities to improve cost, processes, supplier performance, and overall purchasing efficiency Maintain accurate sourcing, pricing, and component information within purchasing systems Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and support product launches and production requirements Participate in strategic procurement initiatives and provide guidance to less-experienced team member Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience 0-5 years of relevant experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, engineering, quality, sales, or a related function Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving abilities Experience managing supplier relationships and commercial negotiations Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and cost information Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Automotive, manufacturing or supplier experience is a plus #J-18808-Ljbffr Compass Tech International