Regional Procurement & Cost-Saving Specialist

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Zelienople (Butler County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MKB Company is seeking a skilled Procurement Specialist to cover the West and Midwest regions. You will travel to vendors, build supplier relationships, and ensure sites receive raw materials, supplies, and equipment to keep production running smoothly.

The role requires coordinating and negotiating purchases, maintaining supplier quality, and driving cost-efficient pricing. You will collaborate with operations, finance, and warehouse teams to optimize inventory and procurement processes across

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2-5 years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience.
• Experience purchasing agricultural commodities preferred (straw, switchgrass, mulch).
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) required.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship management abilities.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to travel regularly.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable suppliers and vendors.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to secure cost-effective agreements.
• Maintain positive supplier relationships and resolve quality, delivery, or service issues.
• Process purchase orders accurately and ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Research and evaluate potential suppliers to achieve value.
• Monitor market conditions for competitive pricing and quality.
• Collaborate with operations and warehouse teams to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Monitor inventory usage and anticipate purchasing needs.
• Assist with cycle counts, stock reconciliations, and discrepancy root cause analysis.
• Use ERP or inventory systems to track stock movement.
• Recommend process improvements for inventory accuracy and efficiency.
• Analyze market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Compare bids, proposals, and quotations for competitive pricing.
• Track and report procurement-related expenses.
• Ensure purchases comply with policies and regulations.
• Maintain procurement records, contracts, and vendor files.
• Support audits with necessary documentation.
• Work with operations, production, and finance to forecast needs.
• Assist in procurement strategy development and implementation.
• Resolve delivery, invoice, or payment issues with internal teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Relationship management

Detail-oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Job description

MKB Company is seeking a skilled Procurement Specialist to cover the West and Midwest regions. You will travel to vendors, build supplier relationships, and ensure sites receive raw materials, supplies, and equipment to keep production running smoothly.

The role requires coordinating and negotiating purchases, maintaining supplier quality, and driving cost-efficient pricing. You will collaborate with operations, finance, and warehouse teams to optimize inventory and procurement processes across