Procurement Specialist

Potter Global Technologies; Hazelwood (MO); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Employee Ownership

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Learning & Development

Financial Wellness

Recognition Programs

Mission-driven team

Descripción de la vacante

Potter Global Technologies seeks a Procurement Specialist to optimize purchasing and inventory for our life safety solutions. You will drive supplier selection, negotiate terms, and support strategic sourcing to meet delivery and quality targets.

This on-site role at our Hazelwood, MO facility collaborates with production, engineering and quality teams to ensure accurate setup of parts and suppliers for new product introductions while maintaining strong supplier relationships.

Formación

• Degree in Purchasing, Operations, Supply Chain or related field.
• 2–5 years of sourcing, purchasing or supplier management experience.
• CPM/CPSM or related certification is desirable but not required.
• Experience with Kanban, VMI and project management tools.
• Understanding of international and domestic purchasing practices.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate all purchasing activities from intent to purchase through delivery.
• Analyze requirements, supplier options and delivery dates.
• Solicit and evaluate bid proposals from vendors.
• Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing to select suppliers meeting specs.
• Negotiate best price, quality and schedule; manage cost risk.
• Maintain accurate purchase orders, shipping notices and records.
• Serve as liaison with suppliers to build strong relationships.
• Support supply chain strategies to hit quality, cost, and delivery goals.
• Oversee trade and logistics to ensure timely fulfillment.

Conocimientos

Sourcing

Purchasing

Supplier management

Certification awareness

Cross-functional teamwork

MRP systems

Technical reading

Autonomous work

Communication skills

Educación

Associate/Bachelor's degree in Purchasing/Operations/Supply Chain

Herramientas

Kanban

VMI

Project management

MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

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 for our customers to know us globally as their innovative, easy-to-do-business-with, best-in-class life-safety product partner. And our mission? With a passion for creating safer environments worldwide, 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.

The Procurement Specialist is instrumental in the efficient and effective functioning of the Potter Global Technology Supply Chain. This role is responsible for the timely execution of the purchasing and inventory of materials, parts, equipment, services, and supplies required by the organization to meet our customers’ needs.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinates all activities related to purchasing – Beginning with intent to purchase through delivery.
• Analyzes the requirements, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and date required.
• Solicits and evaluates bid proposals.
• Works with Strategic Sourcing to Investigate and/or interview potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified requirements.
• Negotiates the lowest possible cost balanced against the optimum quality and schedule needs.
• Mitigates current and potential cost increases.
• Devises and implements creative material ordering methods to minimize inventory commitments and reduce lead times; to include pull systems, kanban and vendor managed inventory.
• Ensures on-time delivery, at the agreed negotiated price with required quality standards.
• Maintains 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.
• Manages 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, KPI’s, 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.