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Job Title: Procurement Specialist 2
Employment Type: Temp (12 Months)
Manufacturing
Schedule: 40 Hours/Week 1 st Shift
We're looking for a Procurement Specialist Expeditor to drive the tactical execution of purchased materials through each stage of the manufacturing process. You'll collaborate with global and local teams, suppliers, Engineering, Logistics, and supplier quality partners to keep schedules on track, resolve daily issues, and improve supply chain performance.

Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.
This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritises both people and performance—where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.
Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.
Monitor assigned procurement activities, including order confirmations, production progress, quality compliance, and delivery schedules.
Collaborate with project management, material requirements planning, Logistics, Engineering, suppliers, and supplier quality teams to ensure effective planning and execution.
Support transportation and customs compliance while helping manage project results, including budget versus actual performance.
Lead technical clarifications with Engineering, suppliers, and supplier quality engineers for assigned commodities.
Provide weekly schedule progress reports and drive continuous improvement in procurement processes and supplier performance.
Bachelor's Degree in Arts and Science

• 3+ years of applicable direct purchasing / material requirement planning or comparable experience
• 3+ years of experience in facilitating or participating in continuous process improvement projects

Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)
Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)
Advanced knowledge of Power Generation products/supply market
Solid SAP system knowledge as a user of the “Buy” module is needed
Advanced analytical skills to handle, transform, understand and use large data volumes (preferred Microsoft Excel)
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