Procurement Specialist

QPO Energy, INC; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

QPO Energy, INC in Tualatin, OR is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage purchasing, supplier relations, and materials planning. You will track orders, forecast inventory needs, and coordinate with production, engineering, and R&D teams to ensure timely delivery of materials.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 2+ years in purchasing, and strong Excel/ERP/MRP skills. Candidates must be able to negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers and maintain accurate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, Operations, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Min. 2 years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with ERP, MRP, inventory, or purchasing systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, issue, and track purchase orders in accordance with company purchasing policies and procedures.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate purchasing activities to support production, engineering, R&D, and general business requirements.
• Work with internal stakeholders to understand purchasing requirements, priorities, specifications, and required delivery dates.
• Identify and evaluate suppliers based on pricing, quality, capability, reliability, lead time, and prior performance.
• Request and evaluate supplier quotations and support price and commercial term negotiations.
• Maintain supplier relationships and follow up on open orders, delivery schedules, shortages, and other supply issues.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, pricing history, supplier information, and related procurement documentation.
• Support inventory forecasting and material planning to maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing shortages and excess inventory.
• Coordinate incoming material and logistics activities with suppliers, warehouse personnel, and other internal teams.
• Purchase facility supplies, consumables, equipment, and R&D materials and ensure purchases are allocated to the appropriate department or budget.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, lead-time reduction, supplier consolidation, and procurement process improvement.
• Assist with supplier performance monitoring and resolution of delivery, pricing, documentation, or quality-related issues.
• Perform other procurement and supply-chain-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

ERP/MRP

Excel

Stakeholder mgmt

Negotiation

Supply Chain

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ERP systems

MRP software

Inventory systems

Job description

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Procurement Specialist

Full Time Tualatin, OR, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1000

Salary: $62,000.00 Annually

Responsibilities

• Prepare, issue, and track purchase orders in accordance with company purchasing policies and procedures.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate purchasing activities to support production, engineering, R&D, and general business requirements.
• Work with internal stakeholders to understand purchasing requirements, priorities, specifications, and required delivery dates.
• Identify and evaluate suppliers based on pricing, quality, capability, reliability, lead time, and prior performance.
• Request and evaluate supplier quotations and support price and commercial term negotiations.
• Maintain supplier relationships and follow up on open orders, delivery schedules, shortages, and other supply issues.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, pricing history, supplier information, and related procurement documentation.
• Support inventory forecasting and material planning to maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing shortages and excess inventory.
• Coordinate incoming material and logistics activities with suppliers, warehouse personnel, and other internal teams.
• Purchase facility supplies, consumables, equipment, and R&D materials and ensure purchases are allocated to the appropriate department or budget.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, lead-time reduction, supplier consolidation, and procurement process improvement.
• Assist with supplier performance monitoring and resolution of delivery, pricing, documentation, or quality-related issues.
• Perform other procurement and supply-chain-related duties as assigned.

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, Operations, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Min. 2 years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with ERP, MRP, inventory, or purchasing systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and general Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop productive working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Experience with supplier quotation analysis and negotiation is preferred.

Core Competencies

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Sound procurement and commercial judgment
• Cost awareness and analytical problem-solving
• Effective supplier and stakeholder management
• Strong planning, organization, and attention to detail
• Accountability and consistent follow-through
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively