Senior SAP Procurement Specialist – Direct Materials

Katalyst CRO; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO is seeking an experienced Buyer (Procurement Specialist) to support operational procurement activities and supplier performance management. The role focuses on material availability, SAP master data accuracy, and PO processing to ensure business continuity.

Ideal candidates will have direct materials procurement experience, SAP purchasing process knowledge, and strong data analysis capabilities. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to drive procurement efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in operational procurement or supply chain management.
• Experience purchasing direct materials/raw materials.
• Hands-on experience with SAP ERP in a procurement environment.
• Strong knowledge of the PR to PO process.
• Advanced Excel and data reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and audit purchasing records, POs, supplier information, and master data in SAP.
• Ensure accurate SAP data to support MRP and PO execution.
• Review supplier agreements and materials data; support supplier strategies.
• Independent daily purchasing workflows with minimal supervision.

Skills

Procurement

SAP

Data Analysis

Excel

Vendor Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field

Tools

BI Tools

Job description

Katalyst CRO is seeking an experienced Buyer (Procurement Specialist) to support operational procurement activities and supplier performance management. The role focuses on material availability, SAP master data accuracy, and PO processing to ensure business continuity.

Ideal candidates will have direct materials procurement experience, SAP purchasing process knowledge, and strong data analysis capabilities. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to drive procurement efficiency.