Procurement Specialist I: Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation

Edge Autonomy; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 61,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401(k)

Paid PTO

Paid holidays

Medical, vision & dental insurance

Group Short-Term & Long-Term Disable

HSA & FSA options

Critical Care Plan

Accident Care Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

RE DWIRE DEFENSE TECH in Ann Arbor is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage day-to-day purchasing, source high-quality materials, and negotiate with suppliers.

Under moderate supervision, you will monitor inventory, forecast needs, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with accounting to ensure timely payments.

This role requires 2+ years in procurement, strong negotiation, and proficiency with procurement software and MS Office; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Procurement Specialist or in a similar role.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of market research, data analysis, and purchasing best practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials and supplies to support company objectives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on quality, price, and delivery speed.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers.
• Monitor inventory levels and forecast future supply needs.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and data.
• Collaborate with other departments to understand their procurement needs.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Monitor and resolve supplier quality issues or discrepancies.
• Coordinate with Accounting to ensure on-time payments are made to suppliers and compliance for billing.
• Report weekly KPIs.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Procurement software

Microsoft Office

Market research

Data analysis

Team player

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / SCM

Tools

Procurement software

Microsoft Office

Job description

RE DWIRE DEFENSE TECH in Ann Arbor is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage day-to-day purchasing, source high-quality materials, and negotiate with suppliers.

Under moderate supervision, you will monitor inventory, forecast needs, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with accounting to ensure timely payments.

This role requires 2+ years in procurement, strong negotiation, and proficiency with procurement software and MS Office; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.