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1 result for Procurement Specialist in Indianapolis, IN
- Frankfort, IN
- onsite
- Permanent
- 53000 - 58000 USD / Yearly
- <p>We are seeking a detail‑oriented and proactive Purchasing Coordinator to support supplier management, cost analysis, and new model development activities. This role is ideal for someone who excels at building supplier relationships, analyzing pricing, coordinating cross‑functional efforts, and ensuring the organization receives the best value in quality, delivery, and cost.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Supplier Quoting & Cost Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Issue Electronic Requests for Quote (ERFQ) to current and potential suppliers for new model parts.</li><li>Issue Engineering Change Notices (ECN) to suppliers and gather pricing for design changes on current and future production parts.</li><li>Review supplier pricing and compare against internal cost models to ensure accuracy and validity.</li><li>Create and maintain cost models and track commodity price changes monthly, quarterly, and annually.</li><li>Analyze cost competitiveness across suppliers for various materials and commodities.</li></ul><p><strong>Supplier Relationship & Performance Management</strong></p><ul><li>Establish and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers to promote collaboration.</li><li>Partner with suppliers on Kaizen, VA/VE, and cost‑reduction initiatives.</li><li>Lead meetings with suppliers to address performance, improvement plans, and supply chain matters.</li><li>Hold suppliers accountable for issues related to production, shipping, or quality, coordinating with internal teams to resolve concerns.</li><li>Work directly with suppliers to support improvement efforts when expectations or standards are not met.</li></ul><p><strong>Cross‑Functional Coordination</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with internal teams during New Model Development, including tooling timelines, trial events, and sample builds.</li><li>Provide clear updates to internal leadership on open issues, supplier activities, and action plans.</li><li>Support sourcing decisions, development timing, and price negotiations.</li></ul><p><strong>Purchasing & Administrative Duties</strong></p><ul><li>Issue Purchase Orders for mass production parts, trial components, tooling, and service parts.</li><li>Track all pricing changes driven by market shifts, engineering changes, and cost‑down programs.</li><li>Approve supplier invoices for payment within internal systems.</li></ul><p><strong>Technical & Analytical Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Strong negotiation skills related to pricing, timing, and project activities.</li><li>Solid analytical skills to compare multiple supplier offers and cost structures.</li></ul>
- 2026-03-19T00:00:00Z