Procurement Specialist – Indirect Materials & Negotiation

Advantage Technical; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Retirement Savings

EAP

Commuter/Parking

HSA

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Advantage Technical is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Specialist for a temporary assignment in Sterling Heights, MI. You will manage procurement activities for indirect materials, source goods, and support manufacturing operations.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years in purchasing, experience with Oracle and MRP systems, and strong negotiation and vendor-management skills. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, sourcing, or buyer experience.
• Experience with Oracle, MRP, purchasing systems, or ERP software preferred.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities for indirect materials and services.
• Analyze material requirements and purchasing needs using Oracle and MRP systems.
• Prepare and issue RFQs, RFPs, and RFIs to suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier quotes, pricing, and proposals.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules to meet business objectives.
• Create, administer, and track purchase orders.
• Monitor supplier performance, quality, delivery, and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding and confidentiality agreements.
• Support source selection activities and vendor management initiatives.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve purchasing, quality, design, and payment issues.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure compliance with purchasing policies.
• Participate in supplier meetings, program reviews, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Travel up to 10% as needed

Skills

Procurement experience

Vendor management

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oracle

MRP systems

ERP software

Job description

Advantage Technical is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Specialist for a temporary assignment in Sterling Heights, MI. You will manage procurement activities for indirect materials, source goods, and support manufacturing operations.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years in purchasing, experience with Oracle and MRP systems, and strong negotiation and vendor-management skills. Travel up to 10% may be required.