Procurement Specialist II

Elinor Coatings, LLC; Fargo, Northern (ND, KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary baseline

Comprehensive benefits

PTO + holidays

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Elinor Coatings, LLC in Fargo, North Dakota, seeks a Procurement Specialist II to manage end-to-end purchasing, source vendors, and optimize cost and delivery.

You will work with Finance, Operations, and project leads, ensure ERP data accuracy, and drive strategic sourcing, contract administration, and compliance with FAR/DFARS when applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain operations.
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage purchase orders, contracts, and procurement documentation.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and procurement workflows.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Accounting and Operations.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and select qualified vendors.
• Build and maintain positive supplier relationships.
• Monitor vendor performance and resolve quality or delivery issues.
• Manage purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and contract administration.
• Ensure timely ordering, tracking, and delivery of goods and services.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and service agreements.
• Support contract reviews and renewals.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and improved terms.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procurement standards, and applicable regulations.
• Support audit readiness through proper documentation.
• Track and report key procurement metrics (spend, savings, supplier performance).
• Work closely with Finance, Operations, and Inventory teams to understand purchasing needs.
• Assist in forecasting material and service requirements.
• Support ERP updates related to procurement processes and vendor data.
• Analyze market trends and recommend strategic sourcing opportunities.
• Identify and implement process improvements for procurement efficiency.
• Participate in initiatives to streamline purchasing workflows.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Elinor Coatings creates solutions for corrosion, degradation, and fouling through research in surface protection. We value environmental sustainability and conservation and diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and personalities. This role will join a team of researchers in developing new formulations of protective and anti-corrosion coatings for metals. Support long-term federal research contracts in aerospace and ground vehicle support.

About the Role

A Procurement Specialist II manages end to end purchasing activities to ensure the organization obtains quality goods and services efficiently and cost effectively. The role includes sourcing and evaluating vendors, maintaining, growing, and initiating supplier relationships, and overseeing purchase requisitions, orders, and contracts. The specialist negotiates pricing and terms, ensures compliance with policies and regulations, and reports key procurement metrics. Working closely with Accounting, Operations, and project leads, they support forecasting needs, inventory, maintaining accurate ERP data, and drive process improvements through market analysis and strategic sourcing initiatives.

Responsibilities

Source, evaluate, and select qualified vendors

Build and maintain positive supplier relationships

Monitor vendor performance and resolve quality or delivery issues

Procurement Operations

Manage purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and contract administration

Ensure timely ordering, tracking, and delivery of goods and services

Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation

Negotiation & Contracting

Negotiate pricing, terms, and service agreements

Support contract reviews and renewals

Identify opportunities for cost savings and improved terms

Compliance & Reporting

Ensure adherence to company policies, procurement standards, and applicable regulations

Support audit readiness through proper documentation

Track and report key procurement metrics (spend, savings, supplier performance)

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Finance, Operations, and Inventory teams to understand purchasing needs

Assist in forecasting material and service requirements

Support ERP updates related to procurement processes and vendor data

Process Improvement & Strategy

Analyze market trends and recommend strategic sourcing opportunities

Identify and implement process improvements for procurement efficiency

Participate in initiatives to streamline purchasing workflows

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain operations

Strong vendor management and negotiation skills

Ability to manage purchase orders, contracts, and procurement documentation

Familiarity with ERP systems and procurement workflows

Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication abilities

Ability to work cross‑functionally with Accounting and Operations

Preferred Qualifications

Professional certifications (CPSM, CPIM, or equivalent)

Experience working within FAR/DFARS or other government contracting frameworks

Experience with strategic sourcing or cost‑saving initiatives

Advanced skills in data analysis and procurement reporting

Knowledge of procurement regulations, compliance, and audit processes

Industry-specific procurement experience

Full Time/Benefited

• Salary starting at $64k+, depending on experience
• 100% paid employee healthcare, vision, dental, disability and life insurance
• Starting PTO is 16 days annually with 14 paid holidays and 12 paid sick days
• Voluntary HSA, Flex, Employee Assistance Program and more