Strategic Global Procurement Specialist

Circor Careers; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CIRCOR is seeking a skilled procurement professional in Monroe, NC to manage MRP-driven supply chains, supplier selection, and cost optimization. You will collaborate with a global supply chain team to ensure quality, delivery, and value.

You will develop make-to-order and build-to-forecast plans, review supplier performance, and lead cross-functional initiatives to improve inventory and total cost of ownership in a lean manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related discipline.
• 3–5 years’ experience purchasing for a manufacturing facility or Lean environment.
• Proficient in MRP systems in manufacturing (IFS preferred).
• Experience buying metals, motors, pumps and rotors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer demand, forecasts and historical usage to develop make-to-order, stock-to-order and build-to-forecast plans.
• Manage MRP parameters to ensure supply and inventory meet demand and schedule changes.
• Create and review purchase orders; resolve late/partial shipments with suppliers; update MRP system.
• Expedite material and resolve shipment/invoice discrepancies.
• Attend production and project meetings to provide updates and take action on critical items.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Price analysis

Make-buy analysis

Planning

MRP/ERP experience

Inventory management

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Communication skills

Advanced Excel

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related

Tools

IFS ERP

Excel

MS Office

Job description

CIRCOR is seeking a skilled procurement professional in Monroe, NC to manage MRP-driven supply chains, supplier selection, and cost optimization. You will collaborate with a global supply chain team to ensure quality, delivery, and value.

You will develop make-to-order and build-to-forecast plans, review supplier performance, and lead cross-functional initiatives to improve inventory and total cost of ownership in a lean manufacturing environment.