Strategic PPE & Critical Ops Procurement Specialist

Safe Industries; Easley (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Safe Industries is seeking a Procurement Specialist to oversee sourcing, supplier management, and procurement for PPE, emergency response equipment, and safety products. This role ensures supply continuity, cost effectiveness, and vendor performance, while providing back-up support to the Director of Operations & Supply Chain.

Responsibilities include negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, analyzing market conditions, and aligning procurement with business needs across sales,

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of procurement strategy, supplier management, sourcing practices, and supply chain operations.
• Ability to manage critical supply needs, vendor performance, cost effectiveness, and operational readiness in a timesensitive environment.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills across multiple teams.
• Analytical and decisionmaking skills with proficiency in procurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of procurement strategies for PPE and emergency supplies.
• Oversee sourcing activities, vendor selection, contract negotiations, and supplier performance.
• Build partnerships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support business objectives.
• Evaluate market conditions, pricing trends, and risk factors to inform sourcing decisions.
• Oversee purchase order execution, inventory coordination, and fulfillment priorities.
• Coordinate with sales, operations, logistics, finance, and leadership to align procurement plans.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain disruptions and timecritical procurement needs.
• Develop and execute emergency procurement protocols for disaster response and critical events.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and contract obligations.
• Develop procurement metrics, cost savings, and supplier performance insights.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Supplier management

Sourcing practices

Supply chain operations

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Procurement systems

NetSuite

Excel

Power BI

Emergency procurement

PPE knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field

35 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain roles

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Safe Industries is seeking a Procurement Specialist to oversee sourcing, supplier management, and procurement for PPE, emergency response equipment, and safety products. This role ensures supply continuity, cost effectiveness, and vendor performance, while providing back-up support to the Director of Operations & Supply Chain.

Responsibilities include negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, analyzing market conditions, and aligning procurement with business needs across sales,