Procurement Specialist

LS Solutions; Torrance (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Community engagement initiatives

Job summary

LS Solutions in Torrance, CA is seeking a Procurement Senior Specialist to manage spend within assigned categories through strategic sourcing, stakeholder engagement, and supplier relationship management. You will execute sourcing events, conduct market research, support cost analysis and spend reporting, and ensure supplier onboarding and contract compliance.

This role leads negotiations, develops category strategies, and partners with cross-functional teams to drive cost savings and risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field.
• 2–5 years procurement experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SAP, Ariba, or ERP systems.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing events (RFIs, RFPs) and conduct market research.
• Support cost analysis and spend reporting; ensure supplier onboarding and contract compliance.
• Lead process improvements, monitor performance metrics, and develop long-term category strategies.
• Facilitate negotiations and manage legal agreements; build cross-functional relationships for cost savings and risk mitigation.

Skills

Negotiation

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Project management

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Ariba

ERP systems

Job description

Role

The Procurement Senior Specialist manages spend within assigned categories through strategic sourcing, stakeholder engagement, and supplier relationship management.

Responsibilities

Execute sourcing events (RFIs, RFPs), conduct market research, support cost analysis and spend reporting, and ensure supplier onboarding and contract compliance. Lead process improvements, monitor performance metrics, and develop long-term category strategies. Facilitate negotiations, manage legal agreements, and build cross-functional relationships to achieve cost savings and risk mitigation.

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field; 2-5 years of procurement experience; proficiency with Microsoft Office, SAP, Ariba, or ERP systems; strong negotiation, communication, and data analysis skills; understanding of strategic sourcing and category management.

Key Attributes

Customer-focused, collaborative, results-driven, with the ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Details

No direct reports; responsible for spend analysis, risk assessment, and supplier performance metrics. Hybrid work model, with occasional travel and overtime.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary, industry-leading benefits, career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, wellness programs, and community engagement initiatives.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.