Procurement Specialist (Buyer)

MS AMBROGIO NORTH AMERICA LLC; Auburn (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Sick/Personal time

Paid holidays

Health benefits from day one

401k with company match

Job summary

MSA North America on Auburn, ME, seeks a Procurement Specialist to lead strategic and tactical procurement of copper, aluminum and steel, plus subcontracted services. You will manage supplier relationships, pricing, sourcing, inventory, and material availability to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and on‑time deliveries.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain, 3–5 years in metal procurement, SAP experience, and advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivots).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 3-5 years procuring commodity driven material (aluminum, copper, steel) preferred
• ERP systems experience required (SAP preferred)
• Strong demonstrated experience using MS Office software packages including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. High emphasis on use of excel, and needing exceptional ability to operate. (Ex: VLOOKUP, pivots, etc)
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Ability to communicate and interface effectively with all levels of employees, leadership, and suppliers
• Demonstrated performance in managing complex materials spreadsheets and tracking mechanisms
• High motivation level and commitment to maintaining production schedule
• Critical thinking and negotiation skills
• Ability to multi-task, manage time efficiently and self-prioritize
• Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities
• High sense of urgency with the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Plan, negotiate and order raw material and indirect purchases for the company and create purchase orders
• Expedite material shortages, track order progress and shipments
• Improve vendor pricing, quality and delivery
• Identify alternate suppliers or materials and issue RFQ’s
• Work with AP to resolve supplier invoicing discrepancies
• Own reports such as open orders, expired orders, order rescheduling, etc
• Own key KPI’s for their supply chain (OTD, QA, Overdues, Cost Savings)
• Lead scheduled calls with suppliers to track key topics and KPI’s
• Support plant objectives of Safety, Quality, Service, Productivity, and Cost
• Perform all other duties as instructed by the Procurement and Supply Chain Manager to assist in overall workload

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

SAP

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

About the Organization M.S. Ambrogio North America is part of M.S. Ambrogio, an Italian group operating in the manufacturing industry since 1949. We are a global company comprised of 9 production plants in Italy, Germany, Brazil, Hungary and, most recently, in Auburn, Maine. We specialize in the production of high-precision metal components for the electrical and automotive sectors. With a strong focus on quality, reliability, and innovation, we support global industries that require accuracy, consistency, and long-term performance. Combining state-of-the-art equipment, advanced production processes, and highly skilled personnel, we deliver custom solutions that are tailored to our customers' specific requirements. Every stage of production is carefully monitored to guarantee high standards of quality, efficiency, and product traceability.

The exceptional precision and quality of our components ensure the optimal performance of the devices they are integrated into. We dedicate ourselves to guaranteeing the highest level of performance for our products, ultimately contributing to the smooth functioning of your everyday life. For additional information about the company, please visit https://msambrogiogroup.us/

Description

Position Background/Profile

Located on site at the Auburn, ME facilities, the Procurement Specialist is responsible for the strategic and tactical procurement of raw materials to support manufacturing operations. The primary focus being copper, aluminum, and steel, in forms of coil, bar, and shapes. Additionally, this role will manage subcontracted services and indirect procurement activities, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement to support the company’s needs. This position oversees supplier relationships, pricing, sourcing, inventory requirements, and material availability, ensuring the business receives the correct materials in the required quality, quantity, cost, and timeframe.

The ideal candidate has strong experience purchasing metals and understands procurement workflow, commodity pricing, supplier negotiations, lead times, material specifications, and inventory management. The Procurement Specialist will work collaboratively with various departments to ensure uninterrupted material availability, while continuously identifying opportunities to improve supplier performance and reduce costs.

Key Activities / Responsibilities

• Plan, negotiate and order raw material and indirect purchases for the company and create purchase orders
• Expedite material shortages, track order progress and shipments
• Improve vendor pricing, quality and delivery
• Identify alternate suppliers or materials and issue RFQ’s
• Work with AP to resolve supplier invoicing discrepancies
• Own reports such as open orders, expired orders, order rescheduling, etc
• Own key KPI’s for their supply chain (OTD, QA, Overdues, Cost Savings)
• Lead scheduled calls with suppliers to track key topics and KPI’s
• Support plant objectives of Safety, Quality, Service, Productivity, and Cost
• Perform all other duties as instructed by the Procurement and Supply Chain Manager to assist in overall workload

Education / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or equivalent
• 3-5 years procuring commodity driven material (aluminum, copper, steel) preferred
• ERP systems experience required (SAP preferred)
• Strong demonstrated experience using MS Office software packages including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. High emphasis on use of excel, and needing exceptional ability to operate. (Ex: VLOOKUP, pivots, etc)
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Ability to communicate and interface effectively with all levels of employees, leadership, and suppliers
• Demonstrated performance in managing complex materials spreadsheets and tracking mechanisms
• High motivation level and commitment to maintaining production schedule
• Critical thinking and negotiation skills
• Ability to multi-task, manage time efficiently and self-prioritize
• Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities
• High sense of urgency with the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment

Pay Range

$29.00/hr - $36.00/hr commensurate with experience

Benefits

• 3 Weeks of Vacationand40 hours Sick/Personal Timeavailable after 90-day probation period (Prorated through the year based on start date).
• 8 HourShifts 2:30pm – 10:30pm
• Paid Holidays– 11Per Year
• Health Benefits– Available Day 1
• Retirement Benefits– 401k Available to Set Up And Contribute After 6 Months Of Employment
  • 3% Company Contribution – Even If You Do Not Contribute
  • Company Match – 75% Of Your Contribution Up To 6%

Shift Days

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Location

MSA North America

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.