Job Title: Procurement Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a Procurement/Purchasing Specialist to join our dynamic team and report to the Service Department Manager. Our business is predominantly based in the US (80%) with some international presence (20%). While international experience is preferred, it is not mandatory. The ideal candidate must have experience with RFQs and ideally possess manufacturing and engineering support experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive requests and demands from customers.
• Identify suppliers to meet the specific needs of our customers.
• Send requests for quotations (RFQs) to suppliers.
• Send quotations to customers.
• Place purchase orders to suppliers and establish specifications.
• Monitor supplier progress with orders and update customers on progress.
• Manage and track the Service Department budget.
• Handle customer relations and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Follow up on shipments.
• Invoice customers.
• Track payments from customers.
• Track payments to suppliers.
• Exercise strong common sense and sense of initiative.
• Be well-organized and extremely rigorous.
• Possess above-average communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings.
• May need to travel a few times a year to visit customers and suppliers.

Essential Skills

• Procurement experience
• Purchasing experience
• RFQ experience
• Experience with shipments
• Customer service skills
• Manufacturing support experience
• Engineering support experience
• Ability to read mechanical drawings
• Excel experience
• Detail-oriented
• Independent worker

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• International experience is a plus
• Experience with diverse cultures is a plus

Work Environment

The work environment is driven and fast-paced, looking for go-getters to join the team. The company offers only 3 remote days per year to account for snow days. There is almost no travel required. The company values individuals who have worked with different cultures and who have advanced quickly in their careers. Projects are exciting and constantly changing, making each one unique. The company leads the way in its niche industry, with very few global competitors.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $34.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lakewood,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $24 - $34