Strategic Manufacturing Procurement Specialist

Smiths Group; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 74,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

John Crane, part of Smiths Group, seeks a procurement professional in Tulsa, OK. The role supports John Crane Inc., managing the supply base and executing transactional procurement under P2P processes.

Responsibilities include PO lifecycle from requisition to delivery, ensuring data accuracy in ERP, and driving cost savings while maintaining strong supplier relationships and Code of Conduct compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• 5+ purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment (mechanical metal area).
• Experience procuring/measuring instruments and piping components.
• Experience in fabrication API plans, spools, skids, auxiliary systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) systems; MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, update, and manage purchase orders from requisition to delivery in line with policies.
• Ensure PO data and acknowledgements are complete and updated in ERP.
• Process POs and MRP action messages efficiently (Order, Expedite, De-Expedite, Cancel).
• Manage supplier relationships and track supplier performance against targets.
• Lead RFQ activities and structured price negotiations to secure best value.

Skills

Purchasing experience

MRP systems

MS Office

Logistics / supply chain

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

John Crane, part of Smiths Group, seeks a procurement professional in Tulsa, OK. The role supports John Crane Inc., managing the supply base and executing transactional procurement under P2P processes.

Responsibilities include PO lifecycle from requisition to delivery, ensuring data accuracy in ERP, and driving cost savings while maintaining strong supplier relationships and Code of Conduct compliance.