Procurement Specialist
Richmond, VA - USA
Job Summary
Current Responsibilities
Oversee and participate in the daily ordering of assigned product lines
Manage vendors to meet the standards of reliability quality on-time delivery and cost through vendor performance KPIs and regular meetings
Conduct quoting activities to support engineering projects and ensure suppliers provide SRC with competitive pricing
Coordinate with internal teams on material lead time and availability
Support onboarding and development of new suppliers for assigned product lines
Negotiate pricing terms and contracts with suppliers to achieve cost savings
Drive process improvements and efficiencies in ordering receiving and invoicing workflows
Resolve purchase order discrepancies and supply chain disruptions proactively
Forecast material requirements based on production schedules and demand planning
Collaborate with Material Support Team on material flow and kitting processes
Work with engineering and production teams to identify material specifications and requirements
Assist in developing and implementing strategies for cost savings and value analysis
Provide coverage for other buyers as necessary
Participate in supplier audits and quality improvement initiatives
Participate in Year End Inventory one mandatory Saturday per year
Product Line Specific
- Develop deep product knowledge and expertise for assigned product lines
- Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships specific to product categories
- Analyze spending patterns and identify cost reduction opportunities
- Support new product introductions and material qualifications
- Monitor market conditions and trends affecting assigned product lines
- Participate in supplier capability assessments and development initiatives
Super Radiator Coils is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer: women minorities those with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for managing procurement activities for assigned product lines serving as the primary buyer and vendor relationship manager. This role oversees daily ordering vendor management and strategic sourcing to ensure materials are available to meet production schedules while maintaining cost effectiveness and quality standards. Key responsibilities include managing supplier performance negotiating pricing and terms conducting quoting activities to support engineering and production needs and driving process improvements across the procurement lifecycle. The position requires strong analytical skills excellent communication abilities and the capacity to build strategic vendor partnerships that support company growth and operational excellence.
Position Qualifications:
- Detail-oriented with strong commitment to accuracy
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities effectively
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Self-motivated with ability to work independently
- Strategic thinker with tactical execution capabilities
- Bachelors degree preferred; equivalent experience considered
- Proficiency in ERP systems Excel Word and Outlook
- Experience in purchasing procurement or project management
- Understanding of material planning and forecasting methods
- Positive and ambitious attitude
- Team player with collaborative mindset
Benefits
- We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental vision retirement 401(k) program vacation and holidays flexible spending accounts potential for tuition assistance employee assistance mental health/substance abuse program life insurance and more.
Super Radiator Coils is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer: women minorities those with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
- Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
- Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Posting (PDF)
- EO 13496 Posting - Notification of Employee Rights under the NLRA (PDF)
- FMLA
- EPPA
If you are a job seeker with a disability and require accessibility assistance or reasonable accommodation to apply for an open position please contact the Human Resources Department:
Super Radiator Coils
451 Southlake Boulevard
Richmond VA 23236
Required Experience:
IC