Senior Procurement Specialist

Envision Technology, LLC.; Manchester, Northern (NH, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Envision Technology, Manchester, NH, seeks a Senior Procurement Specialist to manage the full procurement lifecycle, from quotes to supplier relationships, ensuring on-time delivery of materials for production and programs.

You will collaborate with program management, onboard new suppliers, and optimize processes while adhering to regulatory requirements. A true team leader in a fast-growing environment, you’ll drive cost, quality, and delivery improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with electrical, optical, and mechanical components.
• Strong knowledge of MRP signals and planning (planned orders, reschedules, shortages).
• Proven ability to negotiate pricing, terms, and commercial agreements with suppliers.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Review requisitions and generate purchase orders.
• Onboard new suppliers to diversify supply base and meet goals.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers for cost, quality, and delivery.
• Support RFQ data gathering for cost analysis with program management.
• Maintain part data: revisions, costs, lead times, and attributes.
• Ensure regulatory compliance in purchasing processes (ITAR awareness).
• Track orders, lead times, delivery dates, and costs.
• Assist Accounts Payable to reconcile invoice discrepancies.
• Share best practices and lead process-improvement initiatives.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Supplier Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Communication

Data Analysis

Tools

MRP Systems

INFOR Visual

Job description

Equip Our Customers. Empower Employees. Drive. Win. Change the World.

Position Summary

The Senior Procurement Specialist is ideal for someone who thrives in a small, fast growing company environment where collaboration, flexibility, and initiative are key. In this role, you are responsible for the procurement lifecycle, from evaluating quotes and negotiating pricing to maintaining supplier relationships, ensuring on-time delivery of raw materials, components, and services to meet production and program management needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner closely with hiring managers to ensure clarity on role requirements, selection methods, and Review and analyze purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to diversify and strengthen the supply base, ensuring alignment with quality, cost, and delivery goals to support company growth
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers to ensure cost, quality, and delivery performance
• Collaborate with program management to support gathering of request for quote (RFQ) data for cost analysis
• Manage part maintenance by adding new parts, updating revisions, cost, preferred suppliers, lead times, and other attributes to ensure accurate data for production planning and program management
• Adhere to all regulatory requirements in the purchasing process
• Track orders and confirm system lead times, delivery dates, and costs
• Ensure timely delivery of items; follow up on late orders with suppliers while updating internal stakeholders
• Support Accounts Payable as needed to reconcile any invoice discrepancies
• Serve as a senior resource within the purchasing team, answering day-to-day questions and sharing best practices to enhance overall team capability and performance. This role does not have direct reports
• Participate in and lead special initiatives focused on improving company operations, including process optimization, system enhancements, and performance improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment involving electrical, optical, and mechanical components
• Strong knowledge of MRP systems, with the ability to analyze and act on MRP signals including planned orders, reschedules, and shortage messages
• Strong knowledge of purchasing principles and procedures within a manufacturing organization
• Proven ability to negotiate pricing, terms, and commercial agreements with suppliers
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively interact with program managers, directors, engineering, and cross-functional teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to adapt and thrive when priorities change all while managing time efficiently
• Aptitude to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the defense industry
• Knowledge of INFOR Visual

Additional Information

This position will have access to information and items protected under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As a result, applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person as defined by 22 CFR § 120.62.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Envision Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.