Senior Procurement Specialist
Location: Thornton, CO or Seminole, OK (Onsite Only)
Compensation:
Schedule : Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Work Type : 100% onsite
Travel : 5%–15%
Overtime : Occasional, based on business need
Benefits : Comprehensive benefits package offered
Bonus : No annual bonus associated with this role
About the Role
This role supports purchasing operations across two manufacturing sites. The Senior Procurement Specialist plays a key role in managing supplier relationships, ensuring timely procurement, and helping improve cost, delivery, and quality across direct materials. You’ll work in a team that values data analysis, accountability, and proactive problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities
Issue and manage purchase orders based on MRP data and business requirements
Develop sourcing strategies using market intelligence and spend analytics
Lead vendor negotiations for price, terms, and long-term agreements
Expedite deliveries and troubleshoot shortages that impact production
Manage rejected material returns, and ensure suppliers implement corrective actions
Analyze procurement data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
Support engineering changes and end-of-life product transitions
Resolve invoice discrepancies and PO mismatches
Update ERP systems with changes to orders, prices, and lead times
Collaborate closely with internal teams, including Quality, Engineering, and Planning
Execute defined supplier strategies: Exit, Maintain, or Leverage
Take ownership of projects and improvement initiatives as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or related field — or equivalent experience
3+ years of procurement or sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment
Hands-on experience with MRP/ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, etc.)
Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
Ability to analyze data and translate into action
Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Experience managing suppliers through delivery, quality, and cost issues
APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) a plus
What Makes This Role Unique
Direct impact on multi-site operations—visible results from day one
Small, highly collaborative team with wide responsibility
Emphasis on supplier strategy—not just tactical purchasing
Infrequent travel but high exposure to multiple production environments
Note : This is a 100% onsite role. Remote or hybrid work is not available.
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