Sr Procurement Specialist

Senior Procurement Specialist

Location : Thornton, CO or Seminole, OK (Onsite Only)

Compensation :

• Thornton, CO : $75,000 – $85,000 / year
• Seminole, OK : $65,000 – $75,000 / year

Schedule : Monday–Friday, 8 : 00 AM–5 : 00 PM

Work Type : 100% onsite

Travel : 5%–15%

Overtime : Occasional, based on business need

Benefits : Comprehensive benefits package offered

Bonus : No annual bonus associated with this role

About the Role

This role supports purchasing operations across two manufacturing sites. The Senior Procurement Specialist plays a key role in managing supplier relationships, ensuring timely procurement, and helping improve cost, delivery, and quality across direct materials. You’ll work in a team that values data analysis, accountability, and proactive problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

Issue and manage purchase orders based on MRP data and business requirements

Develop sourcing strategies using market intelligence and spend analytics

Lead vendor negotiations for price, terms, and long-term agreements

Expedite deliveries and troubleshoot shortages that impact production

Manage rejected material returns, and ensure suppliers implement corrective actions

Analyze procurement data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities

Support engineering changes and end-of-life product transitions

Resolve invoice discrepancies and PO mismatches

Update ERP systems with changes to orders, prices, and lead times

Collaborate closely with internal teams, including Quality, Engineering, and Planning

Execute defined supplier strategies : Exit, Maintain, or Leverage

Take ownership of projects and improvement initiatives as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or related field — or equivalent experience

3+ years of procurement or sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment

Hands-on experience with MRP / ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, etc.)

Strong negotiation and vendor management skills

Ability to analyze data and translate into action

Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Experience managing suppliers through delivery, quality, and cost issues

APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) a plus

What Makes This Role Unique

Direct impact on multi-site operations—visible results from day one

Small, highly collaborative team with wide responsibility

Emphasis on supplier strategy—not just tactical purchasing

Infrequent travel but high exposure to multiple production environments

Note : This is a 100% onsite role. Remote or hybrid work is not available.

Compensation :

$75,000-$85,000 per year