Procurement Specialist

Potter Global Technologies; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership Program

Competitive health, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Job summary

A leading life safety solutions provider in Hazelwood, MO is seeking a Procurement Specialist to coordinate purchasing activities and manage supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and experience in sourcing within a manufacturing environment. Benefits include competitive health plans, employee ownership, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Two to five years’ experience in sourcing, purchasing, supplier management in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in sourcing and supply chain tools, such as Kanban and VMI.
• Excellent verbal, written, and cross-cultural communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities related to purchasing from intent to delivery.
• Negotiate costs against quality and schedule needs.
• Maintain accurate control of orders and documents.

Skills

Negotiation

Cost-effective supplier identification

Inventory management

Verbal and written communication

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Associate/bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related business area

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Join Us as a Procurement Specialist at Potter Global Technologies

At Potter Global Technologies, we’ve been protecting lives around the world for over 125 years—and we’re just getting started. We’re a global leader in life safety solutions, committed to saving lives through innovative technology and trusted partnerships.

Our vision is to be known globally as an innovative, easy-to-do-business-with, best-in-class life‑safety product partner. Our mission is to provide our customers with a team of real people that connect them with reliable expertise in life safety applications.

If you’re inspired by purpose, energized by collaboration, and thrive in an environment of feedback, ownership, and experimentation—you’ll feel at home here.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate all activities related to purchasing – beginning with intent to purchase through delivery.
• Analyze the requirements, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and date required.
• Solicit and evaluate bid proposals.
• Work with Strategic Sourcing to investigate and/or interview potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified requirements.
• Negotiate the lowest possible cost balanced against the optimum quality and schedule needs.
• Mitigate current and potential cost increases.
• Devise and implement creative material ordering methods to minimize inventory commitments and reduce lead times; to include pull systems, kanban, and vendor‑managed inventory.
• Ensure on‑time delivery, at the agreed negotiated price with required quality standards.
• Maintain accurate and timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to ensure accurate retention of records.
• Serve as a primary liaison between the company and select suppliers to establish, maintain, and enhance effective business relationships.
• Work with Strategic Sourcing to develop and implement Supply Chain strategies that achieve quality, cost, and delivery performance objectives.
• Manage necessary trade and logistics related requirements to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment.
• Support Purchasing, Materials, Production, Engineering, Quality, and Product Management as needed for the accurate and timely set up of parts and suppliers in support of new product introductions.
• Support Purchasing Department as needed to process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) efficiently and accurately for both existing and new products.
• Support the data collection, analysis and implementation of critical sourcing and supply chain initiatives, including Kanban, supplier‑managed inventory programs and pull systems as defined.
• Support the Purchasing Department in setting and achieving overall department policy, KPIs, and objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate / bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related business area.
• Two to five years’ experience in sourcing, purchasing, supplier management in a manufacturing environment, or similar.
• CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) or related sourcing professional certification is desirable, but not mandatory.
• Demonstrated expertise in sourcing and supply chain tools, such as Kanban, VMI, and project management.
• Functional knowledge of international and domestic purchasing and sourcing methods and concepts.
• Experience working within a multi‑cultural and multi‑location environment.
• Technical aptitude, including but not limited to the ability to read technical diagrams and drawings to determine product specifications.
• Able to work autonomously and make independent judgments relating to the quality and value of parts and products.
• Excellent verbal, written, and cross‑cultural communication skills.
• Computer literate, emphasizing Microsoft Office Suite and MRP type systems.

Key Strengths & Skills

• Acts with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled in identifying cost‑effective suppliers and negotiating.
• Proficient in maintaining optimal inventory levels.
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams including production, engineering, and quality assurance.
• Ensures accuracy in purchase orders, contracts, and inventory records.
• Continuously seeks opportunities to streamline procurement processes and reduce total cost.

Our Culture

• We build strong relationships— with teammates, partners, and customers.
• We take pride in knowing every product we build serves the purpose of protecting lives.
• We listen actively, coach frequently, and own our results.
• We foster innovation, value curiosity, and believe that experimentation is part of growth.
• We create a welcoming and inclusive space where everyone belongs.
• We take ownership of our work—quality and safety are at the core of what we do.

Benefits That Matter

• Employee Ownership Program – You’re not just an employee—you’re an owner. We share success together.
• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Financial wellness programs including complimentary Certified Financial Planner sessions.
• Recognition programs that celebrate individual and team wins.
• A mission‑driven team that supports life‑saving outcomes, every day.

Location

This is a full‑time position, on‑site at our manufacturing facility in Hazelwood, MO.

Ready to Apply?

Ready to make a real impact? If you’re driven, curious, and excited to grow with a team that’s changing the world—and where you’re not just an employee but an owner—we want you on board! Join us, and let’s create safer environments together—making a global difference you’ll be proud to own.