Company Profile: A privately held manufacturing company that specializes in engineered and high-performance materials and solutions for the Aerospace, Semiconductor, Energy, Oil and Gas, and Life Sciences Industries is looking for a Senior Procurement Specialist to join their growing team in Lansdale, PA. This position will be responsible for supporting the Category Manager, specifically for Corporate Services.
The Senior Procurement Specialist is Responsible for the Following:
- Placing purchase orders , maintaining accuracy while expediting/deferring purchase orders in SAP
- Working cross-functionally with different departments
- Resolving price discrepancies, optimizing price/volume purchases and processes daily quoting requests
- Negotiating with suppliers and helping to source and onboard new ones while maintaining relationships with existing
- Providing short-term forecasts to key suppliers based on historical data and market trends
The Senior Procurement Specialist Should have the following Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5-8 years' experience in Purchasing/Procurement functions
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics, Engineering, Business, or any other related field
- CPSM, APICS, or other related certifications preferred
- Knowledge and experience using SAP
- Experience in Heavy Manufacturing Environment is a plus
- Excellent communication skills, managing supplier performance and negotiations