Procurement Specialist II

Rsgroup; Framingham, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

RS Integrated Supply in Framingham, MA, is seeking a Procurement Specialist II to manage MRO purchasing and strategic sourcing for client sites. The role emphasizes timely ordering, expediting, and maintaining supplier relationships to meet contractual commitments.

Responsibilities include cost savings, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration with client teams. The shift is Mon-Fri, with a compensation range of $65k–$70k per year, reflecting the role’s focus on procurement

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of MRO purchasing experience.
• High school diploma; 2 years of college required.
• Solid knowledge of MRO materials.
• Proficiency in Windows OS and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with RS Integrated Supply or client CMMS/Inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety procedures and trainings.
• Source new suppliers and negotiate terms for cost savings.
• Achieve savings through pricing and shared savings reports.
• Develop OEM commercialization opportunities with customers to reduce costs.
• Maintain vendor database and set up local vendors as needed.
• Generate POs using RS Integrated Supply or client CMMS purchasing system.
• Expedite orders and monitor open orders; communicate delays.
• Build strong relationships with clients and management.

Skills

MRO Purchasing

Strategic sourcing

Relationship management

Education

High school diploma

2 years college

Tools

MS Office

RS Integrated Supply system

Client CMMS/Inventory systems

Job description

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Procurement Specialist II

Location: Framingham, MA, US

Brand: RS Integrated Supply

Function: Warehouse Ops

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About Us:

RS Integrated Supply is a rapidly growing leader and global provider of comprehensive supply chain services that drive increased productivity and profitability for our clients, including: Supply Chain Services, Asset Services, Master Data Leadership SM and Technology. We currently deliver our highly focused expertise through integration at more than 220 customer sites across the North America, Europe, and Singapore.

Shift: Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm or 8:30-4pm

Pay: $65k-$70k

About the Role:

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for MRO procurement transactions within the RS Integrated Supply operating system, and/or the client’s CMMS system. Strategic sourcing of all parts requisitioned by the client. The Procurement Specialist ensures materials are accurately ordered, received within the site’s procurement system, and processed and expedited in a timely and efficient manner. Employs problem solving methods to resolve issues with delivery, price or any other order issues. It is incumbent upon the Procurement Specialist to develop and maintain strong client relationships, keep an open line of communication, and maintain control of all aspects of purchasing. Assisting with training of any support personnel including other Procurement Specialists, attendants and temporary labor. Delivery of customer contractual commitments

Key Responsibilities:

• Always Follow all site Safety and Security Procedures, attend required safety trainings.
• Find and cost savings through sourcing of new suppliers, manufacturers and distributors; renegotiating terms; and/or negotiating guarantees of stock items on a regular basis.
• Exceed contractual guaranteed savings requirements by achieving savings opportunities through pricing as well as by improving profitability for our clients using the Shared Savings, Data Analysis or other savings reports. Rely on customized tools to resolve inconsistencies and find savings opportunities.
• Identify and present OEM commercialization and substitution opportunities to customers to lower reduce costs.
• Manage OEM commercialization opportunities with customers to obtain necessary approvals, satisfy validation requirements, and complete change control processes to implement.
• Maintain the vendor database and set up local vendors as needed. Use preferred suppliers as required by corporate office.
• Generate purchase orders (PO’s) using RS Integrated Supply operating system or client CMMS purchasing system.
• Expedite orders, manage status of purchasing needs via the creation of Non-Stock and Stock PO using the site’s “Open Order Report.” Regularly check Open Order Report and communicate delays or issues to supervisor and client as required. Ensure timely delivery of items, keeping supervisor and client informed of delivery and/or any stock issues, including taking necessary actions to rectify.
• Maintain open lines of communication by establishing and building relationships with clients’ employees, including all levels of management as necessary. Develop and maintain effective business relationships and rapport with all clients and management especially between client representatives, and corporate departments.
• High school diploma required; 2 years of college is required

Candidate Requirements:

• 2-3 years of MRO Purchasing experience
• High school diploma required; 2 years of college is required
• Solid knowledge of MRO materials
• Computer literacy – Windows Operating System, Microsoft Office and ability to learn and demonstrate proficiency in RS Integrated Supply and/or client CMMS/Inventory Management systems.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, and executing strategic sourcing initiatives