Procurement Specialist

Job Description

Photon Kinetics is seeking a Procurement Specialist to help drive procurement excellence for our world-leading optical test equipment. In this role, you’ll own the purchasing process for assigned commodities—balancing quality, cost, and delivery to keep our operations running smoothly. You’ll collaborate across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations to source materials and components that meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.

This position is ideal for a motivated, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a technical manufacturing environment and enjoys building strong supplier relationships.

What You’ll Do

• Execute material plans for assigned product lines—analyzing MRP output, purchase requisitions, and forecasts to ensure on-time material availability
• Source and order materials, components, and services in line with company strategy and production needs
• Manage supplier relationships to drive quality, cost reduction, and on-time delivery performance
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms to optimize total cost of ownership
• Maintain purchasing data in the ERP system (item master, lead times, safety stock, supplier codes, etc.)
• Resolve delivery, pricing, and quality issues with suppliers in coordination with Operations and Engineering
• Obtain and analyze supplier quotes for new parts and NPI builds following ISO-compliant supplier selection processes
• Drive improvements in material acquisition processes and contribute to cost-reduction initiatives
• Support Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and prototype builds as needed
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment between purchasing, production, and planning

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