Strategic Procurement Specialist — Drive Cost Reductions

KiddeFenwal; Ashland (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KiddeFenwal is seeking a season ed Procurement Specialist to lead purchasing, cost control, and PO management across the organization. The role requires collaboration with operations, engineering, quality, finance, planning, and logistics teams to support business needs.

You will negotiate with suppliers, analyze quotations, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with procurement policies.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and leading commercial negotiations and sourcing initiatives.
• Fire suppression, aerospace, automotive, pharmaceutical manufacturing or related industry experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for assigned commodities, suppliers, products, and services.
• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms with suppliers.
• Analyze supplier quotations, cost structures, financial reports, and market trends to ensure competitive pricing and overall value.
• Maintain supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance metrics including quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost savings.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, engineering, quality, finance, planning, and logistics teams to support business requirements.
• Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply.
• Drive inventory optimization, supplier performance improvements, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, procedures, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, contracts, supplier documentation, and sourcing data.
• Participate in and lead continuous improvement initiatives related to procurement and supply chain processes.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cost analysis

ERP/MRP systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Supply chain risk management

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (JDE preferred)

Microsoft Office

Job description

KiddeFenwal is seeking a season ed Procurement Specialist to lead purchasing, cost control, and PO management across the organization. The role requires collaboration with operations, engineering, quality, finance, planning, and logistics teams to support business needs.

You will negotiate with suppliers, analyze quotations, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with procurement policies.