Strategic Procurement Specialist

LANCO Integrated; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 62,400 - 79,040; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

LANCO Integrated is seeking a Strategic Procurement Specialist to own spend categories and align procurement with complex custom automation projects. You will work closely with Engineering, Operations, and Planning, negotiating terms and managing supplier performance across global contracts.

Requirements include 5+ years in manufacturing procurement, ERP/Excel proficiency, and strong cross‑functional communication. ESOP and comprehensive benefits accompany a challenging, impactful role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of hands‑on procurement or strategic sourcing in manufacturing.
• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships, contract negotiation, and performance management.
• Experience with ERP and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure materials and services to support Engineering and Manufacturing schedules.
• Issue, enter, and expedite POs; communicate supply issues to keep projects on track.
• Request quotes, evaluate bids for cost, quality, and delivery.
• Negotiate terms, own vendor contracts, and drive supplier scorecards and quarterly reviews.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations; align procurement with project timelines.
• Monitor inventory, lead cost-reduction initiatives, and run procurement reporting.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relations

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Strategic Procurement Specialist

Pay Range: $62,400 - $79,040 annually, based on experience

Location: Lanco Integrated

At Lanco, you’re not managing supply chains for commodity widgets. You’re sourcing specialized components and materials for one-of-a-kind custom automation systems. Machines that end up in hospitals, defense applications, and consumer products across 30+ countries. Every build has unique requirements, tight timelines, and high stakes. That means procurement here is never routine, it’s strategic. And we need someone who operates that way.

We’re looking for a Strategic Procurement Specialist who owns their spend categories, thinks ahead of the build schedule, and brings a track record of supplier relationships that hold up under pressure. You’ll be embedded with Engineering, Operations, and Planning. A go-to resource who drives procurement decisions from requirements through delivery. If you’re someone who sees around corners and brings solutions instead of problems, this role was built for you.

What You’ll Do

Procurement & purchase orders

• Source and procure materials and services from outside vendors to support Engineering and Manufacturing schedules.
• Issue, enter, and expedite purchase orders; maintain accurate PO records and proactively communicate supply issues to keep projects on track.
• Request competitive quotes and evaluate bids on cost, quality, and delivery.

Supplier relationships

• Negotiate with vendors to secure the best possible cost and delivery terms.
• Own vendor contract review and execution for assigned categories, ensuring terms protect Lanco’s interests on cost, delivery, and quality.
• Own supplier scorecards for your assigned portfolio; hold vendors accountable to agreed-upon KPIs and drive structured improvement plans when performance falls short.
• Lead Quarterly Business Reviews with assigned suppliers.
• Work with global contracts and international suppliers.

Cross-functional collaboration

• Serve as the procurement point of contact embedded with Engineering, Quality, and Operations. Driving material decisions from spec through delivery and bringing procurement expertise into project conversations early.

Inventory & reporting

• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with planning/scheduling to prevent shortages.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives across assigned spend categories. Identify opportunities, build the case, and drive execution. Run rebalance and procurement reports on a regular, timely basis.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of hands‑on procurement or strategic sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment, with a track record of independently managing a supplier portfolio - not primarily shipping, receiving, or inventory management. Custom or project-based manufacturing experience is a strong plus.
• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships with depth. Including contract negotiation, performance management, and escalation handling - not just transactional buying.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Global Shop Solutions, or similar) required; advanced Excel skills expected.
• Experience with international suppliers or global contracts preferred but not required.
• Independent, proactive problem‑solver who identifies supply chain issues before they become crises and brings solutions to the table, not just flags.
• Strong communicator who can hold their own in cross‑functional conversations with Engineering, Operations, and leadership. Comfortable with complexity and confident managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Professional certification (CPSM, CPSD, or CSCP) is a strong differentiator and reflects the level of expertise we’re looking for; not required but valued.

Life at Lanco

Lanco Integrated is a world‑class manufacturer of custom automation equipment with machines installed in 30+ countries. We design and build advanced, turnkey solutions across medical, consumer goods, electronics, defense, and industrial sectors.

Our people are what set us apart. Lanco’s team is incredibly engaged, collaborative, skilled, and genuinely invested in the work. We’re also proud to be an employee‑owned company through our ESOP.

Benefits

We take care of our people — and their futures.

• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• Short and long‑term disability
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement