Procurement Specialist - Purchasing & Supply Chain | Full-time | Onsite

Safe Industries

Easley (SC)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Safe Industries is seeking a Procurement Specialist to oversee sourcing, supplier management, and procurement for PPE, emergency response equipment, and safety products. This role ensures supply continuity, cost effectiveness, and vendor performance, while providing back-up support to the Director of Operations & Supply Chain.

Responsibilities include negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, analyzing market conditions, and aligning procurement with business needs across sales,

Qualifications

Advanced knowledge of procurement strategy, supplier management, sourcing practices, and supply chain operations.
Ability to manage critical supply needs, vendor performance, cost effectiveness, and operational readiness in a timesensitive environment.
Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills across multiple teams.
Analytical and decisionmaking skills with proficiency in procurement systems.

Responsibilities

Lead development and execution of procurement strategies for PPE and emergency supplies.
Oversee sourcing activities, vendor selection, contract negotiations, and supplier performance.
Build partnerships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support business objectives.
Evaluate market conditions, pricing trends, and risk factors to inform sourcing decisions.
Oversee purchase order execution, inventory coordination, and fulfillment priorities.
Coordinate with sales, operations, logistics, finance, and leadership to align procurement plans.
Identify and mitigate supply chain disruptions and timecritical procurement needs.
Develop and execute emergency procurement protocols for disaster response and critical events.
Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and contract obligations.
Develop procurement metrics, cost savings, and supplier performance insights.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Supplier management

Sourcing practices

Supply chain operations

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Procurement systems

NetSuite

Excel

Power BI

Emergency procurement

PPE knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field

35 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain roles

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Positions Summary

The Procurement Specialist provides strategic oversight of sourcing, supplier management, and procurement activities for PPE, emergency response equipment, safety products, and other critical operational supplies. This role ensures supply continuity, cost effectiveness, vendor performance, and operational readiness in support of Safe Industries’ mission and business priorities. This role provides back up support to the Director of Operations & Supply Chain.

Positions Summary

Essential Functions & Core Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of procurement strategies for PPE, emergency response equipment, safety products, and other critical operational supplies.
Provide strategic oversight of sourcing activities, vendor selection, contract negotiations, and supplier performance to ensure cost effectiveness, quality, and supply continuity.
Establish and maintain strong partnerships with key suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and internal stakeholders to support longterm business objectives and operational readiness.
Evaluate market conditions, supplier capacity, pricing trends, and risk factors to inform sourcing decisions, cost forecasts, and contingency planning.
Oversee purchase order execution, inventory coordination, and fulfillment priorities to ensure timely availability of high priority emergency response and critical operations items.
Partner with sales, operations, logistics, finance, and leadership teams to align procurement plans with customer demand, business priorities, deployment timelines, and servicelevel expectations.
Identify, assess, and resolve supply chain disruptions, escalating critical risks and recommending mitigation strategies to leadership as appropriate.
Support the development, review, and execution of emergency procurement protocols for disaster response, critical infrastructure events, and timesensitive operational needs.
Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, applicable safety standards, trade compliance expectations, and contract obligations.
Develop, analyze, and present procurement metrics, costsavings opportunities, and supplier performance insights to leadership.
Drive crossfunctional initiatives related to new product launches, vendor transitions, process improvements, emergency preparedness, and supply chain optimization.

Required Qualifications

Advanced knowledge of procurement strategy, supplier management, sourcing practices, and supply chain operations.
Demonstrated ability to manage critical supply needs, vendor performance, cost effectiveness, and operational readiness in a timesensitive environment.
Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across sales, operations, logistics, finance, and leadership teams.
Strong analytical and decisionmaking skills, with proficiency in procurement systems, NetSuite, Excel, Power BI, or similar data analysis tools.
Ability to assess supplier risk, market conditions, pricing trends, and inventory needs to support sourcing decisions and contingency planning.
Working knowledge of PPE, safety equipment, emergency response products, and related compliance standards preferred.
Ability to respond quickly and effectively to emergency, highpriority, or timecritical procurement situations.
High level of accuracy, accountability, and professional judgment in managing procurement data, supplier commitments,

and business-critical decisions.

Preferred Education, Certifications, And/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field required.
Minimum 35 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain roles.
Experience in industrial distribution, safety products, emergency response, or government/defense contracting preferred.

APICS CSCP, ISM CPSM, or equivalent professional certification preferred.

About Safe Industries

At Safe Industries, our values shape how we work, lead, and serve. We put Service First, approaching every decision with a commitment to support our teammates, customers, and communities. We are Built for Others, believing success comes from teamwork, shared responsibility, and standing alongside those who serve others. We Own the Outcome, taking accountability from start to finish and following through until the mission is complete. And we Stay Ready, preparing with discipline, urgency, and continuous improvement so we can be counted on when it matters most. If you're driven by service, collaboration, accountability, and readiness, you'll find a team committed to making a meaningful impact every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Safe Industries, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other status protected by the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact Human Resources.

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