Sr Procurement Specialist

301055 Fenwal, Inc.; Warrendale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance and disability insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Wellness program

Job summary

301055 Fenwal, Inc. seeks a Senior Procurement Specialist to manage sourcing and supplier management across categories. This role focuses on cost optimization, supplier performance, and compliance while collaborating with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain.

The ideal candidate has 5-10 years of experience in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and must manage multiple priorities effectively. Benefits include medical coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in procurement or purchasing in industrial or medical applications.
• Must be able to travel a minimum of 30% of the time.
• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategies for assigned categories.
• Negotiate terms and manage supplier relationships.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate standards.
• Maintain SAP system purchasing data for MRP requirements.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

SAP ERP knowledge

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Ability to manage priorities

Decision-making skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

SAP system

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Procurement Specialist is responsible for leading end-to-end sourcing and supplier management activities across assigned categories in support of manufacturing operations. This role drives cost optimization, supplier performance, and supply continuity while ensuring compliance with regulatory and corporate standards. The position partners cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to execute sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and support business‑critical initiatives. This role operates with a high degree of independence, managing complex sourcing events and contributing to category‑level planning and process improvements.

Responsibilities

1. By commodities, lead execution of sourcing strategies for assigned categories, ensuring alignment with production timelines, cost targets, and plant‑specific operational and regulatory constraints.
2. Source, evaluate and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best terms and quality.
3. Manage supplier selection decision making and supplier awarding.
4. Lead contract negotiations with suppliers, including development and execution of Statements of Work (SOWs), ensuring alignment with business requirements, cost objectives, risk mitigation, and regulatory/compliance standards.
5. Develop plans to establish continuity of supply in support of plant build plans and spare part demand plans.
6. Ensure quality, delivery, order accuracy, and competitive pricing through continuous follow‑up with suppliers and end users.
7. Make recommendations on the use of alternate materials, evaluate and provide feedback on supplier performance.
8. Visit suppliers to assess supplier capability to meet quality, delivery and strategic requirements. Must deal with all levels of supplier management.
9. Conduct all purchasing activities in compliance with company policy and objectives.
10. Ensure compliance with legal requirements and ethical standards.
11. Maintain SAP system purchasing data to ensure MRP requirements are generated in a proper manner.
12. Work with SAP Data Administration team to create material numbers and vendor profiles in SAP.
13. Coaches, trains and mentor other employees i.e., Procurement Specialists.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 5-10 years of experience in procurement, purchasing in the industrial or medical application of production goods.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong knowledge of SAP ERP.
• Strong decision‑making skills and high sense of urgency.
• Strong analytical, organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to travel a minimum of 30% of the time and obtain a valid passport.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels within the organization and with outside vendors/suppliers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company contribution.
• Wellness program.

EEO Statement

Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.