Strategic Procurement Specialist: SAP & Supplier Analytics

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC in Vacaville, CA is seeking an experienced Buyer (Procurement Specialist) to manage direct materials procurement, SAP purchasing, and supplier performance to ensure material availability and supply continuity.

You will audit records, support MRPs and PO execution, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor junior staff as needed in a fast-paced operations environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in operational procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management.
• Experience purchasing direct materials/raw materials.
• Hands-on experience with SAP ERP in a procurement or purchasing environment.
• Strong knowledge of the Purchase Requisition (PR) to Purchase Order (PO) process.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience using business intelligence/data reporting tools.
• Experience managing suppliers and resolving procurement-related issues.
• Experience conducting competitive bidding processes and supplier negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and audit purchasing records, purchase orders, supplier information, and procurement master data within SAP.
• Ensure accurate SAP data to support Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and efficient purchase order execution.
• Review and maintain supplier agreements, material data, and purchasing documentation.
• Support category managers and strategic buyers in executing supplier strategies and initiatives.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

BI tools

Job description

Creative Solutions Services, LLC in Vacaville, CA is seeking an experienced Buyer (Procurement Specialist) to manage direct materials procurement, SAP purchasing, and supplier performance to ensure material availability and supply continuity.

You will audit records, support MRPs and PO execution, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor junior staff as needed in a fast-paced operations environment.