We are currently working with a multi-billion-dollar discrete manufacturer that is looking to elevate their procurement and sourcing efforts at the plant level.  As a result, we have been asked to identify a Procurement Specialist. 

This position leads individual Procurement projects and/or a set of assigned commodities by deploying best practice procurement tools and negotiation skills. The Procurement Specialist does this while optimizing supplier performance and minimizing risk in the supply chain to enable the Parker Precision Fluidics Supply Chain strategy. The Procurement Specialist utilizes strong problem solving skills and manufacturing knowledge to effectively identify process, sourcing and contract improvement opportunities.   This is a highly visible with regular engagement with stakeholders at all levels in the Division. 

Procurement Specialist

Location: Hollis, NH (Hybrid)

Ref No: 1481

Scope of Responsibility:

• Source and manage suppliers including bid, performance, capability, and risk evaluations
• Conduct regular business reviews with key suppliers and drive maximum performance. Actively maintain supplier relationships
• Negotiate, create and manage contracts and agreements that support LEAN manufacturing principles, including cost, total landed cost, terms, and performance
• Devise ways and means to maximize commodity buying efficiency and minimize risk
• Develop and manage data to support activities
• Partner with New Product Development Engineers with sourcing decisions and activities
• Develop commodity strategy

Background Required:

• 4 year college degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related discipline
• Manufacturing experience in Supply Chain or technical role preferred
• Experience with LEAN manufacturing and relevant concepts/methodologies required
• Contract development and review experience
• Proven ability to effectively partner with suppliers to improve overall supply chain performance.
• Inherent ability to identify opportunities to improve supply chain performance and cost while effectively influencing others to implement improvements.
• Project management and problem solving skills required
• Prior experience in sourcing plastic molded, rubber molded, or machined components preferred
• Ability to interpret blueprints and understand cost drivers
• Strong problem solving skills required with 6 sigma certification preferred
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external stakeholders

Compensation Plan:

• $90-110K + 10% bonus.
• Full benefit package including medical, dental, disability and 401(k).