Procurement Specialist

Fit Recruiting; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fit Recruiting is seeking a Procurement Specialist / Buyer for an established industrial company in Mobile, Alabama. The role supports project procurement by sourcing materials, managing purchase orders, coordinating vendors, tracking deliveries, and controlling material costs.

Ideal candidates have purchasing experience in industrial settings and can thrive in a fast-paced, project-driven environment. Salary is in the $50K-$65K range, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous purchasing or procurement experience in industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with contract language and terms and conditions.
• Working knowledge of Incoterms.
• Experience with ERP systems and MS Office.
• ASME code materials knowledge is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate vendors based on quality, cost, delivery, and service.
• Process purchase requisitions and purchase orders for project materials.
• Verify specifications, quantities, and purchasing requirements.
• Track purchase orders and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with Receiving to ensure accurate material receipt.
• Allocate inventory and order non-stock materials via ERP.
• Arrange freight and assist with freight claims.
• Monitor inventory and assist with year-end audits.
• Maintain procurement records and vendor cost information.
• Monitor vendor performance on quality, delivery, pricing, terms.
• Identify bottlenecks and help implement solutions.
• Resolve vendor, contract, and supplier-related issues.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Procurement

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Incoterms

Contract language

Vendor management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

ASME materials (plus)

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fit Recruiting is seeking a Procurement Specialist / Buyer for an established industrial company in Mobile, Alabama. This position will support project procurement by sourcing materials, managing purchase orders, coordinating vendors, tracking deliveries, and helping control material costs.

The ideal candidate will have purchasing or procurement experience in an industrial, manufacturing, fabrication, or related environment and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-driven setting. Salary is in the $50K-$65K range, depending on experience.

Responsibilities:

• Source and evaluate vendors based on quality, cost, delivery, capabilities, and service
• Process purchase requisitions and purchase orders for project materials
• Verify specifications, terminology, quantities, and other purchasing requirements
• Track purchase orders and maintain material delivery schedules
• Coordinate with Receiving to ensure materials are received correctly and according to specifications
• Allocate inventory and order non-stock materials through the ERP system
• Arrange freight as needed and assist with freight claims
• Monitor inventory and assist with year-end audits
• Maintain procurement records, reports, and vendor cost information
• Monitor vendor performance based on quality, delivery, pricing, and terms
• Identify purchasing or supply-chain bottlenecks and help implement solutions
• Resolve vendor, contract, and supplier-related issues

Qualifications

• Previous purchasing, buyer, or procurement experience, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of contract language and commercial terms and conditions
• Working knowledge of Incoterms
• Experience working with ERP systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with ASME code materials is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills