Strategic Project Procurement Specialist

Central States Industrial (CSI); Springfield (AL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off

Retirement planning options

Tuition reimbursement and continuing教育

Job summary

Central States Industrial (CSI) seeks a Project Buyer to manage procurement for complex projects, focusing on supplier relations, pricing, lead times, and inventory planning to sustain project schedules.

You will collaborate with Engineers, Project Managers, Designers, and Manufacturing to support instrument lists, RFQs, and vendor performance while ensuring ERP data accuracy and timely deliveries with a strong emphasis on compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, customer service, operations, logistics, inventory, or related field, preferred
• ERP experience preferred, but not required
• Sanitary stainless-steel industry background, helpful
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders, solicit quotes, negotiate pricing and terms, and ensure materials are purchased and delivered on time to support operational and project needs
• Identify and develop qualified vendors, maintain positive supplier relationships, negotiate favorable terms, resolve quality and delivery issues
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels, monitor lead times and late materials, identify supply chain risks, coordinate expedites and substitutions
• Maintain accurate part records, supplier price lists, vendor information, purchase orders, lead times, pricing, and other ERP data while ensuring information is complete, current, and consistent across systems
• Partner with Finance, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, Fabrication, Field Services, Process Engineering, and Project Management to support quotes, orders, material requirements, specifications, and customer needs
• Provide purchasing support for custom and manufactured products, assist with Instrument Lists and project procurement requirements, distribute RFQs based on customer and engineering specifications, and develop technical product knowledge
• Proactively communicate material status and potential delays, resolve receiving and return issues, maintain purchasing documentation, follow established procedures and project checklists, complete required ERP training, and support a safe, productive workplace

Skills

Purchasing

Supplier relations

Inventory planning

Lead times

Negotiation

ERP data management

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Procurement strategy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

College coursework in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Inventory Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

ERP software

Job description

Central States Industrial (CSI) seeks a Project Buyer to manage procurement for complex projects, focusing on supplier relations, pricing, lead times, and inventory planning to sustain project schedules.

You will collaborate with Engineers, Project Managers, Designers, and Manufacturing to support instrument lists, RFQs, and vendor performance while ensuring ERP data accuracy and timely deliveries with a strong emphasis on compliance and continuous improvement.