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Job Description

Job Description

Procurement Specialist

Location : Detroit

Pay Rate : $42 / hour

Schedule : Full-time | On-site / Hybrid

This is a long-term contract with extension. Benefits available.

About the Role

We’re seeking a highly skilled Procurement Specialist to support our Supply Chain leadership and Strategic Category Managers in achieving cost savings, supplier diversity goals, and on-time delivery of critical materials. This role plays a key part in ensuring our procurement processes are efficient, strategic, and aligned with organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead procurement processes to ensure quality, cost effectiveness, and on-time delivery.

Manage supplier relationships, including negotiations, commercial terms, and contract administration.

Monitor and optimize inventory levels to balance operational needs with cost control.

Provide day-to-day procurement operations, issue change orders, and maintain contract documentation.

Evaluate total cost of ownership and support strategic sourcing initiatives.

Collaborate with Legal, Risk Management, and cross-functional partners to ensure compliance with contract terms.

Resolve invoice and supplier issues in coordination with AP and business units.

Respond to urgent or emergency orders and support expediting functions as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; preferred in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Economics.

Minimum 3 years of experience in supply chain management or procurement.

Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.

Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Demonstrated ability to manage multimillion-dollar contracts and meet business deadlines.

Strong negotiation skills and understanding of contract terms and compliance.

Preferred Skills

Experience in solar or renewable energy procurement.

Lean Six Sigma Yellow / Green / Black Belt certification.

Familiarity with supplier diversity programs and strategic sourcing.

Why Join Us

Competitive pay and benefits package

Opportunity to work with cross-functional teams and build supplier partnerships

Impact-driven work supporting strategic growth and sustainability goals

Interested? Apply today to join a team where your expertise makes a measurable impact.

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