Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

Location: Findlay, Ohio

Enhance your professional journey with a reputable automotive supplier, becoming part of a cooperative team that offers outstanding benefits and limitless future opportunities.

Why consider this role?

• This position is a pivotal step in your career; it opens the door to numerous future possibilities.
• Be part of a well-established automotive supplier in the region.
• Contribute value to the team right away and collaborate with a group eager to work alongside you.
• Enjoy exceptional benefits, including comprehensive medical coverage available from the first of the month after 30 days of employment.

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A leading tier I automotive supplier is seeking a Procurement Specialist to oversee the procurement of a designated category with an annual expenditure of up to $50M. In this role, you will report to a Purchasing Manager and collaborate closely with two facilities to support production initiatives. Your daily responsibilities will include:

• Sourcing components, parts, and raw materials for an assigned category with an annual spend of $50M and up to 100 SKUs.
• Maintaining relationships with current suppliers (approximately 20 on an established vendor list) and identifying new sources as necessary.
• Negotiating pricing, payment terms, and contracts.
• Reviewing quotations, soliciting RFQs, and addressing feasibility concerns.
• Adapting to evolving procurement responsibilities in a dynamic environment.
• Developing and mentoring the supplier base.
• Tracking and entering necessary information into the organization's ERP system.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance procurement strategies and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Making data-driven decisions and striving to improve reporting strategies.
• Supporting assigned manufacturing sites and assisting with quality-related issues.
• Performing additional duties as assigned by management.

This role demands qualified candidates to initially spend time on the manufacturing floor to understand processes; floor time will be minimal post-training. Candidates should thrive in team-oriented settings, quickly learn new tasks and commodities, manage shifting priorities, and enjoy supporting the manufacturing site.

Benefits include:

• Excellent three-tier medical benefits, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, 401K (100% match on the first 3%, 50% on the next 3%), paid holidays, and vacation time.
• Tuition reimbursement and a life and wellness plan.
• After the training period and upon meeting performance criteria, a hybrid work schedule of up to two days per week from home is available.

Requirements for the Procurement Specialist:

1. A Bachelor's degree is preferred; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
2. At least three years of experience in a similar fast-paced procurement role, depending on educational background.
3. Experience in sourcing new vendors and purchasing within a manufacturing context.
4. Strong negotiation capabilities.
5. Ability to interpret blueprints.
6. Experience with ERP systems.
7. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including charts, graphs, and formulas.

Preferred Skills (not required):

• Experience in the automotive supply sector.
• Familiarity with SAP.
• Knowledge of power reporting tools, such as Power BI and power queries.

Reasons to consider this organization:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits available from the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
• A stable organization in the automotive industry that is expanding its business.
• An international organization with a diverse business portfolio.
• The opportunity to work minimal weekends, averaging 40-50 hours per week, depending on project demands.