Strategic Procurement Specialist

Ultimate Staffing; Placentia (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a Procurement Specialist to lead the acquisition of goods and services, including raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies. You will collaborate with suppliers, internal staff, and other stakeholders to meet deadlines and promote efficiency.

The ideal candidate has a college degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration and at least two years of purchasing experience, with familiarity in MRP/ERP systems and ISO 9001 environments.

Qualifications

• Educational requirement: college degree in a related field preferred, or comparable professional experience.
• Minimum of two years of relevant purchasing or procurement experience.
• Experience in an ISO 9001 environment is a plus.
• Strong communication and collaboration with internal teams and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Review and process daily activities in the MRP system to identify required purchasing actions.
• Coordinate with suppliers on drawing updates, order changes, cancellations, and rescheduling.
• Ensure on-time order fulfillment by addressing supplier delays and scheduling conflicts.
• Monitor and resolve shortages, keeping planning and management informed of delays.
• Ensure orders meet profit margins and resolve PO/invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documents such as invoices and POs.

Skills

Communication

Systems & ERP

Analytical Abilities

Organizational Excellence

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

MRP systems

ERP software

Job description

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a Procurement Specialist to lead the acquisition of goods and services, including raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies. You will collaborate with suppliers, internal staff, and other stakeholders to meet deadlines and promote efficiency.

The ideal candidate has a college degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration and at least two years of purchasing experience, with familiarity in MRP/ERP systems and ISO 9001 environments.