Contract Procurement Specialist

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is recruiting a Procurement Specialist for a contract role with a major global automotive supplier. This early-career opportunity targets professionals with 2–3 years of purchasing experience who want to grow in logistics and supply chain.

You will manage purchase orders daily, work with suppliers on quotes, support sourcing and vendor selection, resolve issues, and collaborate with operations, finance, and supply chain teams.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of purchasing experience or equivalent.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders and day-to-day purchasing activities.
• Work with suppliers on quotes, pricing, and deliveries.
• Support sourcing and vendor selection.
• Resolve purchasing and supplier issues.
• Partner with operations, finance, and supply chain teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Proactive mindset

Collaboration

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Ready to take the next step in your purchasing career?

Global automotive supplier is seeking a motivated Procurement Specialist with 2–3 years of purchasing/procurement experience. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career procurement professional looking to expand their experience with a global leader in logistics and supply chain. This is a contract position, with the possibility of being hired.

We’re looking for someone who brings a positive attitude, strong communication skills, initiative, and an eagerness to learn and grow.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage purchase orders and day-to-day purchasing activities
• Work with suppliers on quotes, pricing, and deliveries
• Support sourcing and vendor selection
• Resolve purchasing and supplier issues
• Partner with operations, finance, and supply chain teams

What We’re Looking For:

• 2–3 years of purchasing/procurement experience
• Strong organization and follow-through
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, collaborative approach
• ERP/SAP experience is a plus

Contract opportunity with a major global organization.