Global Procurement Specialist - MRO/VMI

GTI Fabrication; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Sick time per local requirements

Life insurance and disability coverage

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

GTI Fabrication in Buffalo, NY seeks a Procurement Specialist to manage PO administration, supplier communications, and data management in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will coordinate with Receiving, Warehouse, AP, and Planning, maintain open PO reports, and support KPI reporting while ensuring accuracy and timely deliveries.

Qualifications

• 3+ years coordination, purchasing support, customer service, or admin experience.
• Strong Excel, ERP, and data accuracy skills.
• Strong communication and follow-up discipline.

Responsibilities

• Confirm pricing, quantities, dates, and vendor acknowledgements.
• Update supplier delivery dates and order notes accurately.
• Maintain reports on open POs, shortages, late deliveries, and supplier commitments.
• Provide daily updates to buyers, planners, and leadership teams.
• Support KPI reporting related to supplier delivery and purchasing execution.
• Communicate with Receiving, Warehouse, AP, and Planning teams to resolve issues.
• Support documentation for new vendors, onboarding, and compliance records.
• Assist with scheduling supplier calls and meetings.
• Provide training support to Procurement Coordinators.

Skills

Coordination experience

Purchasing support

Customer service

Data accuracy

Tools

Excel

ERP

Job description

GTI is a contract manufacturing partner supporting customers in renewable energy, power generation, infrastructure, and industrial systems.

We fabricate custom designed, purpose-built enclosures and skids for our customers and perform mechanical and electrical integration in-house, delivering a true turn-key product to our customers. Our scope spans Engineering, prototype builds, through full production, requiring teams that can move fast, adapt, and execute with precision.

GTI Values: Safety I Quality I Customer Obsession I Speed I Agility

Position Overview

GTI is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support purchasing operations through purchase order administration, supplier communication, reporting, and procurement data management. This role is ideal for a highly organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Transactional Purchasing Support

• Confirm pricing, quantities, dates, and vendor acknowledgements
• Update supplier delivery dates and order notes accurately

Reporting & Visibility

• Maintain reports on open POs, shortages, late deliveries, and supplier commitments
• Provide daily updates to buyers, planners, and leadership teams
• Support KPI reporting related to supplier delivery and purchasing execution

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Communicate with Receiving, Warehouse, AP, and Planning teams to resolve issues
• Support documentation for new vendors, onboarding, and compliance records
• Assist with scheduling supplier calls and meetings
• Provide training support to Procurement Coordinators

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years coordination, purchasing support, customer service, or admin experience
• Strong Excel, ERP, and data accuracy skills
• Strong communication and follow-up discipline

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing or supply chain environment experience preferred

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match (where applicable)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership
• Employee-focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, and employment classification.

$66,000 - $79,500 a year

GTI promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all employees and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.

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