Procurement Specialist

Pro Staff; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

401k Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Parking Allowance

Health Savings Account

AD&D Insurance

People Perks

Job summary

Pro Staff in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Specialist for a temporary opportunity. This role supports manufacturing operations by managing vendor relationships, sourcing materials and services, and maintaining procurement records.

The ideal candidate has 3 to 5+ years in purchasing or procurement, experience with Oracle/MRP or ERP systems, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain experience.
• Experience with Oracle, MRP, ERP software preferred.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with internal teams.
• Excellent communication, technical writing, and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities for indirect materials and services
• Analyze material requirements and purchasing needs using Oracle and MRP systems
• Prepare and issue RFQs, RFPs, and RFIs to suppliers
• Evaluate supplier quotes, pricing, and proposals
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules to meet business objectives
• Create, administer, and track purchase orders
• Monitor supplier performance, quality, delivery, and compliance requirements
• Coordinate supplier onboarding and confidentiality agreements
• Support source selection activities and vendor management initiatives
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve purchasing, quality, design, and payment issues
• Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure compliance with purchasing policies
• Participate in supplier meetings, program reviews, and continuous improvement efforts
• Travel up to 10% as needed

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Sourcing

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Tools

Oracle

MRP systems

ERP software

Job description

Procurement Specialist

Location: Sterling Heights, MI

Pay: Up to $30/hour

We are seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Specialist for a temporary opportunity in Sterling Heights, MI. This position is ideal for purchasing, procurement, supply chain, and buyer professionals with experience managing vendor relationships, sourcing materials and services, and supporting manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities for indirect materials and services
• Analyze material requirements and purchasing needs using Oracle and MRP systems
• Prepare and issue RFQs, RFPs, and RFIs to suppliers
• Evaluate supplier quotes, pricing, and proposals
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules to meet business objectives
• Create, administer, and track purchase orders
• Monitor supplier performance, quality, delivery, and compliance requirements
• Coordinate supplier onboarding and confidentiality agreements
• Support source selection activities and vendor management initiatives
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve purchasing, quality, design, and payment issues
• Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure compliance with purchasing policies
• Participate in supplier meetings, program reviews, and continuous improvement efforts
• Travel up to 10% as needed

Qualifications

• 3 to 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, sourcing, or buyer experience
• Experience with Oracle, MRP, purchasing systems, or ERP software preferred
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams
• Excellent communication, technical writing, and presentation skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• People Perks Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance