Procurement Specialist

Fuze HR Solutions - USA; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay via direct deposit

Job summary

Fuze HR Solutions seeks an experienced Procurement Specialist in Tempe, AZ to manage purchasing, supplier relations, and cost control in a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment. You will optimize material flow, support production schedules, and drive continuous improvement through supplier performance analysis.

The role collaborates with Quality, Operations, and internal teams to resolve material issues, maintain item-master accuracy, and contribute to ISO-aligned processes.

Qualifications

• Relevant procurement experience in manufacturing, 5+ years or a degree in supply chain management.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers and managing contracts.
• Proficient with MRP/ERP systems and supplier performance measurement.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials, goods, and services based on MRP/ERP requirements.
• Review and release approved purchase orders and work orders.
• Coordinate inbound materials to support production and shipping schedules.
• Manage RFx activities and analyze supplier responses for best-value decisions.
• Maintain procurement, delivery, quality, performance, and inventory records.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships and monitor performance.

Skills

Supplier negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

MRP/ERP knowledge

Inventory management

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Made2Manage ERP

Excel PivotTables

Job description

Fuze HR Solutions is partnering with an established electronics manufacturing organization to hire an experienced Procurement Specialist in Tempe, AZ.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, this individual will play a key role in ensuring materials and services are purchased efficiently, competitively, and on schedule. We’re looking for someone who combines strong procurement and supply-chain knowledge with excellent supplier-management skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional who understands how purchasing, inventory, supplier performance, cost control, and production schedules all work together within manufacturing.

What You’ll Do

• Purchase assigned materials, goods, and services based on MRP and ERP requirements.


• Review and release approved purchase orders and work orders.


• Coordinate and expedite incoming materials, parts, and assemblies to support production and shipping schedules.


• Manage RFx activities, analyze supplier responses, and make best-value purchasing recommendations.


• Maintain accurate procurement, delivery, quality, performance, and inventory records.


• Partner with Quality, Operations, suppliers, and other internal teams to resolve defective or unacceptable materials and identify corrective actions.


• Manage and maintain item-master information to support inventory accuracy.


• Assist in resolving inventory discrepancies and reducing obsolete inventory.


• Analyze opportunities for supplier and component consolidation, total-cost reduction, global sourcing, and specification rationalization.


• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships.


• Measure supplier performance and identify continuous-improvement opportunities.


• Stay informed on supplier capabilities, market conditions, and emerging supply-chain trends.


• Support supply-chain reporting and ISO requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management or 5+ years of relevant procurement, supply chain, or purchasing experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.


• Previous experience within electronics manufacturing is strongly preferred.


• Experience with quoting and estimating within the electronics industry.


• Strong experience with supplier negotiations, supplier contracts, and supply programs.


• Hands-on experience working with ERP systems; Made2Manage experience is an asset.


• Strong Microsoft Office skills with advanced Excel proficiency, including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs.


• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple competing demands.


• Ability to work collaboratively across departments while taking ownership of procurement priorities.

Nice to Have

• CPIM, CSCP, or SCMP certification.


• Experience with cost control and financial alignment.


• Familiarity with demand forecasting.


• Experience working within a dynamic, fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment.

Compensation

$70,000-$80,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

If you’re a procurement professional who enjoys supplier management, strategic sourcing, cost optimization, and supporting a fast-moving manufacturing operation, we’d love to connect with you.

Why Work with Fuze HR?

At Fuze HR, we connect talented professionals with some of the top companies in the U.S. We offer weekly pay via direct deposit, a supportive office team, and a genuine commitment to your success.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you!

Fuze HR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.