Procurement Specialist

SGS Consulting; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting in Vacaville, CA is seeking a Procurement Specialist who bridges procurement and analytics, focusing on supplier management and procurement execution.

You will convert MRP/MPS into POs, manage external suppliers, and design dashboards in Power BI to monitor on-time delivery and inventory.

This site-based role requires ERP experience (Oracle or NetSuite preferred), advanced Excel, and collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance.

Qualifications

• Must have ERP experience with hands-on procurement.
• Advanced Excel skills and data analysis capability.
• Experience designing dashboards for supply chain metrics.
• Experience focusing on supplier-facing management rather than internal planning.

Responsibilities

• Procurement & Buyer Operations: Convert MRP/MPS into POs and manage suppliers.
• Supplier Management: Primary point of contact for external vendors, expediting orders.
• Analytics & Dashboarding: Build dashboards to track on-time delivery, supplier reliability, and inventory levels.
• Inventory & Risk Management: Monitor inventory levels and mitigate shortages or excess stock.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, and Finance.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Analytics

Excel

Power BI

Procurement background

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Oracle

NetSuite

Fabriq

Job description

• This role is ideal for a supply chain professional who thrives at the intersection of procurement and analytics.
• While titled as an MRP Planner, this position functions primarily as an external-facing Procurement Specialist rather than an internal scheduler. You will focus heavily on supplier management, procurement execution, and leveraging modern software tools to optimize our supply chain.

Site-Based Work:

This is a fully site‑based role in Vacaville, CA. Working together in person supports the close, real‑time collaboration and technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

What you will do in this role:

• Procurement & Buyer Operations: Convert MRP/MPS requirements into purchase requisitions and purchase orders. Manage external suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Supplier Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for external vendors, resolving supply chain issues, expediting orders, and managing delivery performance.
• Analytics & Dashboarding: Leverage data tools to analyze supply chain metrics. Design, build, and maintain performance dashboards to track on-time delivery, supplier reliability, and inventory levels.
• Inventory & Risk Management: Monitor inventory levels proactively to identify potential shortages, excess stock, and supplier risks, implementing swift corrective action.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, and Finance to ensure material readiness for production and New Product Introductions (NPI).

Candidate Qualifications

Must-Haves:

ERP Experience: Proven hands‑on experience using ERP systems. Oracle or NetSuite experience is highly preferred (over SAP).

Technical & Analytical Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong proficiency in Power BI with a genuine passion for analytics, data interpretation, and creating functional dashboards.
• A natural curiosity for exploring and mastering new software tools.
• Procurement Background: Prior experience as a Junior Buyer, Senior Buyer, or Procurement Specialist focusing on supplier-facing management rather than purely internal planning.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience using Fabriq or similar supply chain collaboration platforms.
• Experience in a highly regulated Biotech/FDA-regulated environment (though any manufacturing industry experience is highly valued).
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or equivalent relevant experience.