Procurement Specialist

ROIS; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

ROIS in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Procurement Specialist to manage materials, services, and equipment for the manufacturing site. You will analyze MRP data, maintain supplier relationships, and execute purchasing activities to ensure uninterrupted production.

The ideal candidate proactively negotiates contracts, resolves supply issues, and collaborates with manufacturing, planning, and quality teams to meet operational goals in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain roles.
• 3+ years of purchasing system experience (SAP, Oracle, Ariba).
• Experience working with vendors/clients.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Operations, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review MRP requirements, forecasts, inventory levels, and planning reports to determine material and service needs.
• Create and manage purchase orders and release schedules to ensure materials are available when needed.
• Monitor inventory, supplier performance, and product lifecycle changes, taking action to prevent shortages or production disruptions.
• Identify, escalate, and resolve supply chain issues, shortages, quality concerns, and continuity-of-supply risks.
• Conduct root cause investigations related to material shortages, supplier performance, and quality issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop supplier relationships that drive quality, service, reliability, and cost performance.

Skills

MRP analysis

Vendor management

Negotiation

Contract administration

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic sourcing

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

CPIM/CPM certification (plus)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Ariba

Job description

Pay: $35.00 - $55.00/hourly *Dependent on experience*

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:00am - 4:30pm

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Position Summary

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for ensuring the timely procurement and availability of materials, supplies, equipment, and services that support manufacturing operations at the Phoenix facility. This role analyzes Material Requirements Planning (MRP) data, manages supplier relationships, executes purchasing activities, and helps maintain continuity of supply for production requirements.

The ideal candidate is a proactive procurement professional who can effectively manage supplier performance, negotiate contracts, resolve supply issues, and collaborate across functions to support operational objectives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review MRP requirements, forecasts, inventory levels, and planning reports to determine material and service needs.
• Create and manage purchase orders and release schedules to ensure materials are available when needed.
• Monitor inventory, supplier performance, and product lifecycle changes, taking action to prevent shortages or production disruptions.
• Identify, escalation, and resolve supply chain issues, shortages, quality concerns, and continuity-of-supply risks.
• Conduct root cause investigations related to material shortages, supplier performance, and quality issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships that drive quality, service, reliability, and cost performance.
• Negotiate supplier contracts, service agreements, statements of work (SOWs), master service agreements (MSAs), pricing agreements, and other commercial terms.
• Manage procurement activities for both direct and indirect materials, including operating supplies, maintenance items, equipment, and site services.
• Research and evaluate new suppliers while supporting supplier qualification, onboarding, assessment, and readiness activities.
• Support site projects, technology transfers, and new product or supplier implementations.
• Develop supplier performance metrics and scorecards to drive continuous improvement and accountability.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve procurement processes, and mitigate supply, financial, and operational risks.
• Partner cross-functionally with manufacturing, planning, quality, and other stakeholders to support business objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, planning, vendor management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of Purchasing System experience: SAP, Oracle, Ariba.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with vendors/clients.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Operations, or a related field preferred.
• Experience supporting manufacturing environments and procuring direct and/or indirect materials preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CPM, CPIM, CPSM, or equivalent are a plus.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, contract negotiation, and inventory planning principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated professional capable of working independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively within a team setting.

What Success Looks Like

• Materials and services are available to support production without interruption.
• Supply risks and material shortages are identified and addressed proactively.
• Supplier relationships drive strong performance, quality, delivery, and cost outcomes.
• Procurement initiatives result in process improvements, risk reduction, and savings opportunities.
• Internal customers receive responsive and effective support for procurement needs.

Please Note: This is a contingent position employed through a staffing agency. The selected candidate will be on the agency's payroll while assigned to support our Phoenix operations.