Strategic Procurement Specialist | Monday–Friday Schedule

Manpower, Inc.; Pell City (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans

Dental Plan

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Specialist in Pell City, AL. You will source and evaluate suppliers, negotiate costs, and manage purchase orders in D365 to support production, engineering, and sales teams.

The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation, organizational, and analytical skills, plus the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines. This role follows a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM on site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• 3 years of relevant procurement, purchasing, inventory, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with D365, Microsoft AX, or similar ERP systems; proficiency with Microsoft Office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate suppliers; request and compare quotations based on price, quality, availability, and delivery.
• Negotiate material costs, purchasing terms, and delivery commitments in accordance with company approvals.
• Create, issue, and maintain purchase orders in D365; track confirmations, open orders, and overdue deliveries.
• Monitor supplier performance, resolve pricing or delivery discrepancies, and identify alternate sources and cost-saving opportunities.
• Coordinate purchasing priorities and material requirements with Production, Engineering, Warehouse, Sales, and other departments to support timely decisions.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organization

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

D365

Microsoft AX

Microsoft Office

Job description

Manpower, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Specialist in Pell City, AL. You will source and evaluate suppliers, negotiate costs, and manage purchase orders in D365 to support production, engineering, and sales teams.

The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation, organizational, and analytical skills, plus the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines. This role follows a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM on site.