Procurement Lead: SAP/Ariba & MRP Reliability

ROIS; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

ROIS, based in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a Senior Procurement Specialist to analyze MRP requirements and ensure timely procurement of materials and services for manufacturing. You will manage direct and indirect materials, including APIs and components, while partnering with stakeholders to optimize inventory, mitigate risks, and drive supplier performance.

The role requires strong analytical capabilities, proven negotiation skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of procurement/purchasing experience.
• Minimum 5 years of purchasing system experience: SAP, Oracle, Ariba.
• Minimum of 5 years of Contracts/Negotiations experience.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders and release materials based on production and inventory requirements.
• Review MRP requirements, forecasts, inventory levels, and reports to determine material supply needs.
• Monitor product life cycles and communicate inventory, quality, delivery, or supply concerns.
• Identify, escalate, and resolve material shortages and supply disruptions before they impact production.
• Conduct investigations and root cause analyses related to material quality issues and supplier performance.
• Research, evaluate, and develop supplier relationships to support site procurement needs.
• Negotiate pricing, service contracts, MSAs, and SOWs.
• Develop and execute sourcing and negotiation strategies that reduce total cost of ownership while mitigating risks.
• Support supplier performance management activities, including supplier scorecards and continuous improvement.
• Ensure timely submission of supplier forecasts and continuity of supply for all assigned materials.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet operational objectives.
• Leverage procurement systems and technology to improve efficiency and drive performance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions.

Skills

Procurement experience

Sourcing

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Ariba

Job description

ROIS, based in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a Senior Procurement Specialist to analyze MRP requirements and ensure timely procurement of materials and services for manufacturing. You will manage direct and indirect materials, including APIs and components, while partnering with stakeholders to optimize inventory, mitigate risks, and drive supplier performance.

The role requires strong analytical capabilities, proven negotiation skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.