Automation Project & Procurement Lead

GCS Recruitment Specialists; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment Specialists is seeking a technical project and procurement lead for a new fiber optic connector production line driven by AI data center demand. You will own material planning, BOM-to-PO conversion, chase long-lead components and coordinate engineering, suppliers and warehouse from design release through commissioning.

In this role you will create POs in SAP and Ariba, maintain BOM tracking, expedite critical parts such as servo drives and vision hardware, resolve pricing 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, 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

SAP MM

Ariba procurement

BOM reading

Engineering drawings

Excel advanced

Communication

Data entry

Project coordination

Education

Technical degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

ECNs

Job description

GCS Recruitment Specialists is seeking a technical project and procurement lead for a new fiber optic connector production line driven by AI data center demand. You will own material planning, BOM-to-PO conversion, chase long-lead components and coordinate engineering, suppliers and warehouse from design release through commissioning.

In this role you will create POs in SAP and Ariba, maintain BOM tracking, expedite critical parts such as servo drives and vision hardware, resolve pricing and