Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

Avon, OH (hybrid)

Direct Hire

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Executes procurement strategies, evaluates product offerings, recommends and manages suppliers, and negotiates contracts for assigned categories.

Procurement Specialist Responsibilities

• Executes daily tactical purchasing activities.
• Develops and manages supplier relationships.
• Gathers business requirements, conducts RFP/RFQ processes, and evaluates supplier proposals.
• Negotiates contracts / supplier agreements
• Tracks and reports supplier performance metrics.
• Ensures compliance with procurement regulations and policies.

Procurement Specialist Requirements

• Works under general supervision; may mentor junior staff.
• Solid working knowledge of procurement and supply chain practices.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing Management, or Business preferred
• 2+ years of relevant experience required; Aerospace or other regulated manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• Complex manufacturing/machining/outside processing experience preferred.
• Experience in evaluating new suppliers by assessing capacity, capabilities, and ability to meet delivery and cost requirements preferred.
• IFS (ERP system) experience preferred.
• Scope: Project / Workstream.
• Applies company values in problem-solving and collaboration.
• Proficient in supply chain systems and moderately complex processes.
• Demonstrates independent judgment and reliability in deliverables.
• Begins mentoring peers and contributing to team growth.