Strategic Procurement & Sourcing Specialist

Niowave; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Niowave in Lansing, MI seeks a Procurement & Sourcing Specialist to manage end-to-end procurement, CAPEX projects, and supplier relationships. The role partners with engineering, operations, and finance to ensure reliable supply, compliant practices, and cost-effective acquisitions across production and capital equipment.

The ideal candidate brings 6–8 years in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and ERP/MRP proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 6–8 years of procurement or supply chain experience.
• Experience negotiating contracts, and managing capital equipment or complex purchases.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and supplier master data.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end procurement of materials, MRO, equipment, and services to support production schedules and facilities.
• Lead CAPEX procurement from requirements to delivery, installation, and post-purchase support.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, and finance to define requirements and evaluate supplier proposals.
• Negotiate pricing and terms to achieve cost savings and mitigate risk.
• Analyze usage forecasts and production plans to optimize inventory and reduce downtime.
• Manage supplier performance, on-time delivery, quality, and contract compliance.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

CPIM / CSCP / ISM / CPP or similar certification

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Niowave in Lansing, MI seeks a Procurement & Sourcing Specialist to manage end-to-end procurement, CAPEX projects, and supplier relationships. The role partners with engineering, operations, and finance to ensure reliable supply, compliant practices, and cost-effective acquisitions across production and capital equipment.

The ideal candidate brings 6–8 years in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and ERP/MRP proficiency.