Procurement Specialist

Job Title: Procurement Specialist Level 1
Location: Evendale OH 45215 (Onsite)
Contract

Position Overview

We are seeking Procurement Specialists Level 1 to support sourcing and procurement activities for elevator manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in procurement and sourcing within a manufacturing environment with a strong understanding of supplier management purchasing processes ERP systems cost analysis and material availability.

The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing materials components and services while ensuring quality cost competitiveness and timely delivery. This role will work closely with suppliers engineering manufacturing logistics and other internal stakeholders to support production schedules and new product development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify evaluate qualify and onboard suppliers for mechanical electrical electronic and structural components used in elevator manufacturing.
• Manage Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and convert them into Purchase Orders (POs) using ERP systems such as SAP Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Source materials components and services while balancing cost quality lead time and supplier capabilities.
• Ensure timely procurement of materials to meet production requirements and new product development schedules.
• Monitor supplier commitments delivery schedules and purchase orders to minimize material shortages and production disruptions.
• Coordinate with logistics teams regarding inbound deliveries transportation and customs clearance when applicable.
• Investigate and resolve issues related to delivery delays part shortages quality discrepancies and purchase order variances.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with suppliers to support reliable supply and continuous improvement.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through value engineering supplier consolidation localization and commercial negotiations.
• Support supplier negotiations related to pricing lead times payment terms and other commercial conditions.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify alternative materials components and suppliers where appropriate.
• Support supplier development and qualification activities in coordination with engineering and quality teams.
• Analyze supplier cost structures and perform cost breakdown and should-cost analysis.
• Participate in or support supplier audits and performance evaluations.
• Maintain accurate procurement records supplier information purchase orders and related documentation in the ERP system.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across sourcing procurement and supply chain processes.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in sourcing procurement purchasing or supply chain operations.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of procurement and sourcing processes including supplier selection purchasing negotiation and supplier management.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems preferably SAP Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes such as:
  • Fabrication
  • Machining
  • Casting
  • Electronics manufacturing
• Knowledge of should-costing and cost breakdown analysis.
• Familiarity with supplier audits and supplier performance management.
• Strong analytical negotiation communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering manufacturing logistics quality and other cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work effectively in a 100% onsite environment in Evendale Ohio.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract