What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist position at Northwest Partners?
Procurement Specialist
Northwest Partners is partnering with a premier client in the manufacturing industry to hire an experienced full-time Procurement Specialist .
What YOU will do :
- Manage the entire procurement lifecycle, including creating and issuing requests for proposals / quotes, evaluating bids, negotiating pricing and terms, and placing purchase orders.
- Strategically manage purchase orders, monitor suppliers, develop supplier performance, and ensure on-time delivery.
- Integrate supply chain processes and communicate across supplier development, strategic commodity purchasing, and planning to address supplier deficiencies before they impact business operations.
- Build strong working relationships with suppliers / partners and ensure seamless processing of purchase orders, supplier setup, and negotiation savings.
- Present supply chain topics and status updates in meetings with various levels of management.
- Prepare and coordinate business correspondence, generate required reports, and maintain accurate and complete procurement records.
- Drive sustainable savings through strategic sourcing and implement best-fit technology solutions.
- Mitigate risks within the supply chain by monitoring supplier health and solving issues related to material shortages or poor quality.
- Work closely with cross-functional groups, including Engineering, to identify materials, suppliers, and processes that meet production needs while achieving the best quality, reliability, and cost.
What YOU will bring us :
Preferred Qualifications :
Benefits Include :
Comprehensive benefits available to full-time employees.
About Northwest Partners :
Northwest Partners is an equal-opportunity employer. At Northwest Partners, we are dedicated to moving at the speed of innovation. We work with clients across the globe to provide exceptional knowledge, talent, and resources. As a trusted partner, we merge the client's vision with our expertise to deliver powerful results. Northwest Partners is known for building and managing elite teams in technology across diverse industries. Our mission is to empower every talent and every client to achieve more.
