Procurement Specialist

Overview Kurita America is part of the Kurita Group, one of the leading water solutions providers in the world. Established in 1949, the Kurita Group is comprised of an international network of approximately 8000 employees located in 18 countries. Located in Minneapolis, MN, Kurita America brings innovations to market through a holistic water management approach, incorporating state‑of‑the‑art equipment, chemistries, engineering, and services to conserve natural resources for a better, more sustainable world. Kurita's corporate philosophy is to study the properties of water, master them and create an environment in which nature and humanity are in harmony. We are seeking a Procurement Specialist in our Brooklyn Park facility. This role is responsible for coordinating with fabrication vendors and internal production teams to ensure all fabricated items are completed and delivered on time to meet project and production schedule. This position focuses on vendor communication, schedule alignment, delivery tracking, and proactive issue resolution to support on‑time execution. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail‑oriented, and has experience in managing supplier commitments, tracking fabrication progress, and working cross‑functionally with production, planning and purchasing teams. Title: Procurement Specialist Responsibilities Coordinate with fabricators/suppliers to confirm production schedules, lead time and delivery commitments for fabricated items. Work closely with the internal production team to understand required dates, priorities, and schedule changes. Track all fabricated items from purchase/order release through completion and delivery. Communicate schedule risks, delays, and recovery plans to production, planning, and other stakeholders. Prepare and share status reports on fabrication progress, open orders, and delivery lead time. Review quotations to ensure alignment with engineering drawing and specifications. Create and issue accurate purchase orders and reflect contractual pricing, quantities, and lead time expectation. Ensure POs reflect correct pricing, quantities, lead time and terms. Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and ethics codes and ensure that they are communicated and implemented within each. Perform special projects/duties as assigned by procurement manager. Qualifications Associate or Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business or a related field. Minimum of 3 years' experience in supply chain, ideally in a Manufacturing or industrial environment. Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent verbal and written communication. Effective time management with the ability to handle multiple priorities. High level of accountability and integrity. At least 3 days/week work in office. EEO/AA/F/M/Vet/Disabled Physical and Mental requirements: Required to sit for extended periods of time. #J-18808-Ljbffr