Strategic Procurement Specialist

PowerSecure, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerSecure, Inc. is seeking an experienced procurement specialist to support development, implementation, and management of strategies that optimize supply assurance, pricing, flexibility, quality and delivery performance.

The role requires 3–5 years in a related field, strong knowledge of supply strategy, ERP experience, and excellent communication to collaborate across functions. This on-site position in Durham, NC offers growth opportunities and exposure to cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in related role.
• Strong understanding of supply strategy, KanBan, VMI, Safety Stock etc.
• Must be proficient in MS Excel.
• Demonstrated ability and direct experience managing vendor relationships and negotiations.
• Experience creating and resolving purchase orders in an ERP environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze bills of material and drawings/specifications to understand key requirements needed to achieve project goals.
• Assist in bridging the gap between estimating/engineering/purchasing surrounding inputs to BOMs.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers to attain optimum price, quality, terms and delivery objectives.
• Track and report KPI's to management, as requested.
• Support purchasing projects such as cost savings efforts, CapEx projects, etc.
• Support and enforce the Corrective Action process and issue SCARs as needed.
• Proactive communication to identify gaps between purchase orders and the master production schedule.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

3-5 years experience

Supply strategy

KanBan

VMI

Safety Stock

Organized/self-starter

Communication

KPI reporting

Vendor management

Problem solving

Commodity assessment

ERP purchase orders

MS Excel

Job description

PowerSecure, Inc. is seeking an experienced procurement specialist to support development, implementation, and management of strategies that optimize supply assurance, pricing, flexibility, quality and delivery performance.

The role requires 3–5 years in a related field, strong knowledge of supply strategy, ERP experience, and excellent communication to collaborate across functions. This on-site position in Durham, NC offers growth opportunities and exposure to cross-functional teams.