Sr. Procurement Specialist

Horizontal Talent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Horizontal Talent is seeking a detail-oriented procurement professional to lead multiple sourcing and supplier-management initiatives in a fast-paced environment. You will analyze quotes, bids, RFQs, and RFPs to determine best value, source mechanical and electrical vendors, and participate in contract negotiations with internal stakeholders.

Collaborate with engineering, quality, and regulatory teams to ensure supplier compliance and project success, while maintaining thorough records and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, finance, operations management, business administration, or related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in engineering, technical project management, procurement, supply chain, finance, or related area.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to share information clearly with different audiences.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to turn data into meaningful reports and insights.
• Solid understanding of procurement, supply chain, and project‑related processes and how they connect.
• Experience managing deadlines, adapting to changing priorities, and working effectively without direct supervision.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to handle issues thoughtfully and professionally.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work collaboratively while maintaining a strong sense of accountability and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple procurement and supply chain projects at the same time, ensuring priorities, timelines, and deliverables stay on track.
• Analyze supplier quotes, bids, RFQs, and RFPs to help identify the best overall value and sourcing options.
• Support the evaluation and sourcing of mechanical and electrical vendors for medical device-related components.
• Participate in contract discussions, pricing negotiations, and supplier onboarding activities.
• Manage procurement requests, purchase orders, and ongoing communication with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Track project milestones, sourcing progress, cost savings, and key procurement metrics.
• Support supplier risk mitigation, resilience planning, and second-source opportunities.
• Partner with engineering, quality, regulatory, and other teams to help ensure supplier compliance and successful project execution.
• Maintain organized records related to sourcing decisions, contracts, supplier performance, and project status updates.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and updates for leadership and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Data reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, finance, operations management, business administration, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Join a fast-paced procurement team supporting strategic sourcing initiatives for medical device components and supply chain operations. This role offers the opportunity to lead cross-functional projects, collaborate with engineering and quality partners, and help drive cost savings, supplier resilience, and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple procurement and supply chain projects at the same time, ensuring priorities, timelines, and deliverables stay on track.
• Analyze supplier quotes, bids, RFQs, and RFPs to help identify the best overall value and sourcing options.
• Support the evaluation and sourcing of mechanical and electrical vendors for medical device-related components.
• Participate in contract discussions, pricing negotiations, and supplier onboarding activities.
• Manage procurement requests, purchase orders, and ongoing communication with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Track project milestones, sourcing progress, cost savings, and key procurement metrics.
• Support supplier risk mitigation, resilience planning, and second-source opportunities.
• Partner with engineering, quality, regulatory, and other teams to help ensure supplier compliance and successful project execution.
• Maintain organized records related to sourcing decisions, contracts, supplier performance, and project status updates.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and updates for leadership and cross-functional teams.

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, finance, operations management, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 4 years of experience in engineering, technical project management, procurement, supply chain, finance, or a related area.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to share information clearly with different audiences.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to turn data into meaningful reports and insights.
• Solid understanding of procurement, supply chain, and project‑related processes and how they connect.
• Experience managing deadlines, adapting to changing priorities, and working effectively without direct supervision.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to handle issues thoughtfully and professionally.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work collaboratively while maintaining a strong sense of accountability and ownership.

Preferred Skills

• Background in medical device manufacturing or another highly regulated industry.
• Previous experience in procurement, sourcing, or analyst roles.
• Experience with data visualization and presenting findings to leadership.
• Familiarity with tariff mitigation strategies and supplier risk management.
• Comfort working across teams to support compliance, quality, and operational goals.

Horizontal is committed to building an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, respected, and encouraged. We believe equity and belonging strengthen our teams and help create better outcomes for everyone.

Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks.

For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement.

The pay range for this role is $23 - $53 per hour based on qualifications and experience.