Strategic Procurement Specialist - Multi-Plant

Harvard Integrations; Tea (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Integrations is seeking a procurement professional to manage purchasing of materials and services for a multi-plant operation. You will read drawings and BOMs to determine inventory needs, select suppliers, and coordinate with design and production teams on procurement opportunities.

You will negotiate prices and delivery terms, maintain supplier records, and continuously identify cost-saving options while staying aligned with budgets and quality requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business preferred, or at least 5 years of purchasing experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication across internal teams and suppliers.
• International sourcing experience required; IEC and Australian code knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings, BOMs, designs and purchase orders to determine materials needed.
• Select products and supplies for purchase by testing and inspecting items.
• Negotiate with suppliers on price, delivery, and terms within budget.
• Maintain procurement records: costs, delivery, quality, and inventories.
• Keep abreast of market trends and new materials entering the market.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

International sourcing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Tools

MRP

Epicor

Job description

Harvard Integrations is seeking a procurement professional to manage purchasing of materials and services for a multi-plant operation. You will read drawings and BOMs to determine inventory needs, select suppliers, and coordinate with design and production teams on procurement opportunities.

You will negotiate prices and delivery terms, maintain supplier records, and continuously identify cost-saving options while staying aligned with budgets and quality requirements.