Strategic Procurement Specialist I

edgeautonomy-careers; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 61,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401(k)

Paid PTO

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability

HSA/FSA

Critical Care Plan

Accident Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Redwire Defense Tech in Ann Arbor is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage day-to-day purchasing, negotiate with suppliers, and optimize costs while ensuring policy compliance. The role involves sourcing materials, monitoring inventory, and coordinating with accounting on payments.

With at least 2 years of procurement experience, you will drive supplier selection, data analysis, and cross-department collaboration to meet company objectives.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Procurement Specialist or similar role.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills demonstrated.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency in procurement software and MS Office.
• Knowledge of market research, data analysis and purchasing best practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials and supplies to support company objectives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on quality, price, and delivery speed.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers.
• Monitor inventory levels and forecast future supply needs.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases and pricing data.
• Collaborate with other departments to understand procurement needs.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to reduce costs.
• Monitor and resolve quality issues with suppliers promptly.
• Coordinate with Accounting to ensure on-time payments and billing compliance.
• Report weekly KPIs

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organization

Procurement software

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Supply Chain management

Tools

Procurement software

Microsoft Excel

ERP/CRM systems

Job description

Redwire Defense Tech in Ann Arbor is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage day-to-day purchasing, negotiate with suppliers, and optimize costs while ensuring policy compliance. The role involves sourcing materials, monitoring inventory, and coordinating with accounting on payments.

With at least 2 years of procurement experience, you will drive supplier selection, data analysis, and cross-department collaboration to meet company objectives.