We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our team in Canton, Ohio, within the manufacturing industry. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a key role in optimizing purchasing strategies and ensuring smooth coordination between suppliers and internal teams. This role requires a proactive individual who can effectively manage procurement activities to support production schedules and project deadlines.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process factory orders and develop purchasing strategies to meet production timelines efficiently.<br>• Assess supplier options, negotiate contracts, and issue purchase orders that align with budget and demand.<br>• Collaborate with the production team to monitor material deliveries and ensure they match manufacturing needs.<br>• Work closely with suppliers and internal teams to address procurement challenges and enhance supply chain operations.<br>• Maintain up-to-date records of suppliers, pricing, and purchase histories in the organizational system.<br>• Foster relationships with dependable suppliers to guarantee timely delivery of materials and tooling for new programs.<br>• Identify and mitigate risks such as material shortages or delays by implementing alternative solutions or expedited sourcing.<br>• Escalate critical supply issues to the Procurement Manager to prevent disruptions to production schedules.<br>• Partner with engineering, program management, and sales teams to synchronize material requirements with project goals.<br>• Support the quoting team in cases where vendor responses are delayed or absent.

• Strong analytical skills to make informed and effective purchasing decisions.<br>• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with suppliers and internal stakeholders.<br>• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.<br>• Experience using organizational systems for order entry and procurement processes.<br>• Ability to establish and maintain strong supplier relationships to enhance procurement efficiency.<br>• Knowledge of purchase orders, buying processes, and contract negotiations.<br>• Familiarity with inventory tracking, bill of materials (BOM), and vendor management.<br>• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and customer service tasks.

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