Procurement Specialist

Employbridge; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EmployBridge is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join a growing aerospace manufacturer. You will drive supplier relationships, sourcing strategies, and procurement initiatives that support critical manufacturing operations.

In this fast-paced role, you will source, evaluate, and qualify suppliers; lead negotiations on pricing, terms, and contracts; and monitor performance to meet quality, delivery, and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, procurement, operations, or related field
• 3+ years in procurement, strategic sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain
• Experience negotiating pricing, contracts, and supplier agreements
• Strong supplier sourcing and relationship management experience
• Ability to analyze market data, pricing trends, and supplier performance metrics
• Experience cross-functionally with multiple departments across an organization
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Manufacturing experience; aerospace preferred

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers to support manufacturing and operational requirements.
• Research market conditions, pricing trends, and supplier capabilities to provide data-driven recommendations.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers on pricing, terms, lead times, and service agreements.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts to ensure favorable terms and risk mitigation.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships while monitoring performance, quality, delivery, and cost metrics.
• Partner with operations, manufacturing, engineering, quality, planning, and finance to support business objectives.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and implement sourcing strategies to improve overall supply chain performance.
• Support procurement planning, supplier selection, and contract execution for new and existing programs.
• Monitor supplier capacity, market conditions, and potential supply chain risks.
• Ensure purchasing activities align with company policies and operational requirements.

Skills

Negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Market data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Procurement, Operations, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Join a growing aerospace manufacturer and play a key role in driving supplier relationships, sourcing strategies, and procurement initiatives that support critical manufacturing operations. We are seeking a Procurement Specialist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working cross-functionally to deliver value through strategic sourcing and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers to support manufacturing and operational requirements.
• Research market conditions, pricing trends, and supplier capabilities to provide data-driven recommendations.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers on pricing, terms, lead times, and service agreements.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts to ensure favorable commercial terms and risk mitigation.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships while monitoring performance, quality, delivery, and cost metrics.
• Partner closely with operations, manufacturing, engineering, quality, planning, and finance teams to support business objectives.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and implement sourcing strategies that improve overall supply chain performance.
• Support procurement planning, supplier selection, and contract execution for new and existing programs.
• Monitor supplier capacity, market conditions, and potential supply chain risks.
• Ensure purchasing activities align with company policies and operational requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Procurement, Operations, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain experience.
• Experience negotiating pricing, contracts, and supplier agreements.
• Strong supplier sourcing and supplier relationship management experience.
• Ability to analyze market data, pricing trends, and supplier performance metrics.
• Experience working cross-functionally with multiple departments across an organization.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Manufacturing experience required; aerospace manufacturing experience is highly preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Aerospace, aviation, defense, or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier development programs.
• Cost reduction and continuous improvement projects.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary of $70,000 - $90,000
• Stable and growing aerospace manufacturer
• Collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to influence sourcing strategy and supplier performance
• Career growth within a dynamic manufacturing organization