Senior Procurement Lead - Parts & Production Sourcing

Laitram LLC; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Laitram LLC seeks a Procurement Agent to own the purchase process, source parts, and manage vendors. You will align with engineering and production on specs, lead times, and cost objectives to ensure quality and timely delivery.

Responsibilities include managing POs, safety stock, and supplier performance while avoiding shortages and optimizing total cost. Strong ERP and MS Office skills are essential for success in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS degree or 10+ years experience substituted for degree
• Experience sourcing custom-machined parts and interpreting engineering drawings
• Organized, proactive team member able to work independently
• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing procurement or related industry
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• ERP experience with Infor XA and/or Oracle

Responsibilities

• Place orders for parts and raw materials based on MRP suggestions or purchase requests
• Create purchase orders to maintain optimal inventory levels balancing costs, lead times, production, and customer needs
• Establish and maintain data for safety stock, min order quantities, lead times, and current costs
• Source new parts from existing and new vendors based on technical needs and costs
• Collaborate with engineering and production to clarify specs, delivery priorities, and cost objectives
• Lead initiatives to review designs and specifications to balance availability and cost
• Check high‑risk purchases and expedite orders to meet requirements
• Maintain vendor metrics, change vendors as required, identify better alternatives
• Avoid over‑ordering and manage impact of shortages on customers and production
• Monitor markets for major purchase categories to reduce supply chain risks
• Manage order process including PO and P-card systems for cost accuracy and timely delivery
• Own the purchase process from request to delivery

Skills

Sourcing

Procurement

Vendor management

Data analysis

Excel

Supply chain

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

B.S. degree in related field

Tools

Infor XA

Oracle

Job description

Laitram LLC seeks a Procurement Agent to own the purchase process, source parts, and manage vendors. You will align with engineering and production on specs, lead times, and cost objectives to ensure quality and timely delivery.

Responsibilities include managing POs, safety stock, and supplier performance while avoiding shortages and optimizing total cost. Strong ERP and MS Office skills are essential for success in a fast‑paced environment.