Automation Procurement Lead (SAP MM & Ariba)

GCS Recruitment Specialists; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment Specialists in Minneapolis is seeking a technical project and procurement lead to drive machine builds for a new fiber optic connector product. You will convert engineering BOMs into orders, chase long lead components, and keep engineering, suppliers and warehouse aligned from design release through commissioning.

You will create purchase requisitions and POs in SAP (MM) and Ariba, maintain BOMs, track long-lead parts, resolve pricing and lead-time issues, verify receipts, and

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent experience supporting engineering or manufacturing teams.
• Hands on experience with SAP MM and Ariba procurement.
• Comfort reading BOMs, part numbers and engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail with specs and data entry.
• Advanced Excel plus Word, Outlook and Teams.
• Ability to prioritize urgent requests alongside daily work.
• Clear communication with engineers, project managers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Create purchase requisitions and POs in SAP and Ariba for machine components, tooling and capital equipment.
• Build and maintain BOM and material tracking for each machine build.
• Track and expedite long lead automation parts such as servo drives, vision hardware, robots and machined components.
• Resolve pricing, quality and lead time issues directly with suppliers.
• Receive and verify incoming material against packing slips, part numbers and certifications, and log receipts in inventory.
• Maintain project files, engineering drawings, revisions and quality certifications.
• Track build schedules and milestones through FAT and commissioning, and publish status updates and meeting minutes.
• Independently resolve missing shipments, delayed orders and invoice issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Prioritization

Data entry

Excel proficiency

BOM reading

Reading drawings

Education

Technical degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP MM

Ariba

Job description

GCS Recruitment Specialists in Minneapolis is seeking a technical project and procurement lead to drive machine builds for a new fiber optic connector product. You will convert engineering BOMs into orders, chase long lead components, and keep engineering, suppliers and warehouse aligned from design release through commissioning.

You will create purchase requisitions and POs in SAP (MM) and Ariba, maintain BOMs, track long-lead parts, resolve pricing and lead-time issues, verify receipts, and