Procurement Specialist Expeditor

Quest Global; East Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking a Procurement Specialist Expeditor to manage tactical execution of schedules for purchased materials across multiple suppliers as Steam Turbine Titanium Blades advance through production. You will support internal customers with timeliness and transparency and work in a high-motivation team.

You will become an expert in tactical execution, expediting, and supply chain performance management, collaborating with engineering, suppliers, and logistics to meet objectives and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Arts; CPM/CPIM or equivalent is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years in direct purchasing/material requirements planning or similar roles.
• Strong knowledge of SAP Buy module.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with global/local PM and material requirements planning teams for planning and execution.
• Monitor procurement lists and confirm progress; ensure quality requirements.
• Coordinate with Logistics for transportation and customs compliance.
• Take ownership of project results (budget vs. actuals) for assigned commodities.
• Lead technical clarifications with Engineering, suppliers, and supplier quality engineers.
• Drive continuous improvement of procurement processes and supplier performance.
• Track KPIs: savings, on-time delivery, claim success, process quality.
• Provide weekly schedule progress reports.

Skills

Procurement

Expediting

SAP knowledge

Excel

Interpersonal skills

Project coordination

Communication

Supply chain

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Who We Are:

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.

Job Requirements

Who We Are:

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we're eager to hear from you.

The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:

As a Procurement Specialist Expeditor you will focus on tactical execution of schedules related to purchased material at multiple suppliers as Steam Turbine Titanium Blades advance through each stage in the manufacturing process. You will focus on internal customers and partners who can’t be successful without your contribution, timeliness and transparency. You will work in a highly motivated team with a can-do attitude, helping and supporting each other. You will solve short term / daily issues, creating huge value for our factories and customers. You will become an expert of tactical execution, expediting, and supply chain performance management.

What You Will Do

• Strong collaboration with global and local project management and the operational material requirements planning team to achieve most effectiveness in planning, alignment and execution
• Continuously monitor own procurement list, follow up on execution such as order confirmation, progress, compliance with quality requirements
• Support and ensure compliance with transportation and customs requirements in close collaboration with Logistics team
• Responsible for project results (budget versus actuals) of assigned commodities
• Lead technical clarifications with Engineering, suppliers and supplier quality engineers of assigned commodities
• Continuous improvement of procurement related processes and their execution, continuous improvement of own supplier base performance.
• Key Performance Indicators: Project related savings, On Time Delivery, Claim Success, Process quality
• Provide weekly interval schedule progress reports

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor of Science or Arts, preferred CPM or CPIM or equivalent combination of education and experience
• A minimum of three years of applicable direct purchasing / material requirement planning or comparable relevant experience and successful demonstration of key responsibilities and knowledge as presented above
• Advanced knowledge of Power Generation products / supply market is preferred
• Advanced technical knowledge required (like read and understand technical drawings, specifications)
• Solid SAP system knowledge as a user of "Buy" module is required
• Advanced analytical skills to handle, transform, understand and use large data volumes (preferred Microsoft Excel)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, collaboration and influencing techniques, result-orientation and strategic-innovative thinking required
• Strong intercultural sensitivity and outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience facilitating or participating in continuous process improvement projects
• Strong team player, with a can-do attitude and problem-resolution focus

Pay Range

$35 to $40/hr

Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.

Work Requirements

This role is considered a hybrid located in Charlotte, NC or remote with 80% travel ( Austria, US - Connecticut, California, Pennsylvania, Winston Salem)

• You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.
• Shop floor environment, which may include but not limited to extensive walking, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Travel requirements

80% travel ( Austria, US - Connecticut, California, Pennsylvania, Winston Salem)

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance