Purchasing Specialist

PrideStaff, Inc.; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PrideStaff, Inc. in Florham Park, NJ seeks a Technical Purchasing / Procurement Specialist to source engineered components and services. You will interpret drawings and BOMs, negotiate terms, and manage supplier relationships to optimize cost and lead times.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in technical procurement, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and strong ERP/MRP and analytical skills. This direct-hire role supports cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Manufacturing, or a related technical field preferred.
• Background in engineered-products, manufacturing, industrial, mechanical, or electrical environments.
• Hands-on procurement experience including sourcing, vendor management, or technical procurement.
• Ability to read and translate engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs into supplier requirements.
• Strong negotiation skills and deep understanding of manufacturing cost drivers.
• Proficient with ERP/MRP software and Microsoft Office; experience with procurement platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle procurement of technical components, fabricated parts, materials, and services.
• Review engineering drawings, BOMs, and specifications to determine purchasing needs.
• Collaborate with Engineering to evaluate supplier capabilities and meet specs.
• Solicit and evaluate RFQs/RFPs; negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery.
• Identify and qualify alternative vendors to improve supply chain flexibility.
• Monitor supplier metrics: on-time delivery, cost, quality, and capacity.
• Coordinate with international teams to resolve technical or supply risks.
• Support New Product Development from concept to production.
• Maintain purchasing records and vendor files in the ERP system.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Self-starter

Business acumen

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Manufacturing, or a related technical field preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Microsoft Office

Procurement platforms

Job description

Technical Purchasing / Procurement Specialist

• Position Type: Direct Hire
• Salary: $70,000-$80,000/annually
• Experience: 3+ years

Position Overview

PrideStaff is seeking an independently driven Technical Purchasing / Procurement Specialist on behalf of our client in Florham Park, NJ. This role blends hands‑on procurement experience with technical/engineering expertise to source, negotiate, and purchase engineered components, materials, equipment, and services. You will act as a key liaison between Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and external suppliers to optimize costs, minimize lead times, and maintain strict quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle procurement of technical components, fabricated parts, materials, and services.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) to determine accurate purchasing requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering to evaluate supplier capabilities and ensure components meet technical specs.
• Solicit and evaluate competitive RFQs/RFPs; negotiate pricing, commercial terms, delivery schedules, and payment conditions.
• Research, identify, and qualify alternative global and domestic vendors to expand supply chain flexibility and drive cost-reduction initiatives.
• Monitor supplier metrics including on-time delivery, cost, quality, responsiveness, and capacity.
• Partner with international teams to proactively resolve technical, delivery, or supply disruption risks.
• Support New Product Development (NPD) projects by sourcing components from initial concept stage through to full production.
• Maintain meticulous purchasing records, quotation data, vendor files, and pricing in the ERP system.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Manufacturing, or a related technical field preferred.
• Technical Experience: Background in an engineered-products, manufacturing, industrial, mechanical, or electrical environment.
• Procurement Experience: Hands-on experience in purchasing, strategic sourcing, vendor management, or technical procurement.
• Blueprint Literacy: Ability to read and translate engineering drawings, specifications, schematics, and BOMs into supplier requirements.
• Negotiation & Strategy: Strong commercial negotiation skills backed by a deep understanding of manufacturing cost drivers.
• Software: Proficient in ERP/MRP software and Microsoft Office; experience with procurement/sourcing platforms is a plus.
• Professional Attributes: Self-starter with excellent analytical skills, high attention to detail, strong business acumen, and exceptional interpersonal communication skills.