Strategic Commodity & Procurement Specialist

Socket.dev; California (MO, CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Permasteelisa North America seeks a Commodity Specialist to manage procurement of goods, services, and materials. You will source suppliers, negotiate contracts, manage vendor relationships, and oversee budgets and compliance while maintaining inventory control.

Under the Senior Director of Manufacturing, responsibilities include issuing RFQs, onboarding vendors, creating POs, and coordinating with Accounts Payable. SAP expertise and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in related area of expertise.
• Experience with SAP and MS Excel required.
• 1-3 years in a production/manufacturing environment; SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Procurement & Purchasing: issue RFQs, coordinate with suppliers, onboarding, evaluate quotes.
• Vendor Management: set up vendors and review confirmations, coordinate with Subcontract Managers.
• Purchase Orders & Administration: create and place POs, assist with shipping/receiving, resolve discrepancies with AP.
• Operational & System Responsibilities: use SAP for procurement activities, support production planning.
• Additional Responsibilities: cross-functional support to EHS, manage facility expense reports, support cost reports.

Skills

Sourcing

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Budgeting & compliance

Inventory control

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred / Associate’s degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Permasteelisa North America seeks a Commodity Specialist to manage procurement of goods, services, and materials. You will source suppliers, negotiate contracts, manage vendor relationships, and oversee budgets and compliance while maintaining inventory control.

Under the Senior Director of Manufacturing, responsibilities include issuing RFQs, onboarding vendors, creating POs, and coordinating with Accounts Payable. SAP expertise and strong communication are essential.