The Technical Purchasing Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the seamless procurement of materials and components required for manufacturing and operations. This position involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely, cost-effective delivery of high-quality materials. The role requires a strong understanding of technical specifications, supply chain processes, and market trends to align purchasing strategies with organizational goals.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES |
- Perform daily ordering of all inventory items: aluminum, steel, small components, tools and PPE.
- Lead the procurement process from identifying suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of materials.
- Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure long-term partnerships and favorable terms.
- Reduce inventory risks by evaluating; Business Continuity Plans, Product Change Notifications, End of Life notifications
- Continuously evaluate and monitor supplier performance to identify opportunities for improvement and cost savings.
- Develop and maintain performance metrics to measure the effectiveness of supplier relations and procurement processes.
- Transform spend and historical data into key insights and opportunities to enable growth.
- Coordinate best practices in strategic sourcing and procurement that align with internal stakeholders.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize cost, quality, and performance with commercial suppliers.
- Guarantee appropriate communication, reporting and cooperation with all stakeholders.
- Minimize working capital/inventories.
- Identify key materials for regional sourcing and contact potential business partners to start sourcing discussions.
- Establish production part approval processes and new vendor evaluation programs.
- Any Additional responsibilities in procurement that management considers as part of your duties
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES |
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Problem-solving and decision-making aptitude.
- Strong negotiation skills and experience with vendor management.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
- Proficient in inventory management software (ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, or similar).
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions
- Knowledge of supply chain processes, forecasting, and demand planning.
Required Education / Experience
- High School Diploma with 3-5 years of experience in procurement, planning, or supply chain management
Preferred Education / Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
- Experience in purchasing transformer components or similar high voltage electrical parts.
- Certifications in supply chain management (e.g., APICS, ISM, or similar).
Key Working Relationships Works closely with production team, engineering, scheduling and finance. Physical Demands Physical demands common to standard office environment |
Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc
64000.00 To 73000.00 (USD) Annually
Aug 29, 2025