Defense Materials Procurement Specialist

Sapa-Transmission,-Inc; Shelby Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% retirement contribution from SAPA

Comprehensive health insurance

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Paid sick time

Job summary

SAPA Transmission is seeking a Procurement Specialist in Shelby Township, MI to source materials and manage supplier relations for defense programs. The role collaborates with Supply Chain, Program Management, Engineering, and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery, cost control, and quality.

Responsibilities include RFQ/RFP/RFI management, ERP-based purchasing, and contract administration in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. On-site only with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of procurement, purchasing, or buyer experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement of materials and components required for production and program needs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between SAPA Transmission and suppliers.
• Prepare and manage RFQs, RFPs, and RFIs.
• Create and maintain purchase orders within the ERP system.
• Analyze supplier quotations, perform cost and price analysis, and support negotiations.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships focused on quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Administer contracts and monitor supplier compliance with program requirements.
• Review MRP data to support purchasing decisions and inventory needs.
• Analyze ERP system demand and material requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure program success.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier negotiations

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

SAPA Transmission is seeking a Procurement Specialist in Shelby Township, MI to source materials and manage supplier relations for defense programs. The role collaborates with Supply Chain, Program Management, Engineering, and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery, cost control, and quality.

Responsibilities include RFQ/RFP/RFI management, ERP-based purchasing, and contract administration in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. On-site only with competitive benefits.