Strategic Technical Procurement Lead

Elmet Technologies, Inc.; Euclid (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Elmet Technologies is seeking a Technical Procurement Specialist to strengthen supply lines, qualify suppliers, and manage capital equipment acquisitions across manufacturing operations. You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Production Planning to optimize total cost and supplier performance.

The role emphasizes hands-on supplier development, risk mitigation, and cross-functional partnerships to enable successful customer programs and production readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or related technical field preferred.
• 5+ years of procurement experience.
• Supplier cost analysis and negotiation experience.
• Experience purchasing capital equipment.
• Experience with supplier development or technical sourcing of components, processes, or specialized materials.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment commissioning, and production workflow integration.
• Project management experience, especially involving launch readiness, risk mitigation, or customer-driven timelines.
• Strong analytical skills interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and process requirements.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and procurement workflow tools.
• Ability to collaborate across Engineering, Quality, Operations, Production Planning, and other functions.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment supporting continuous improvement or Lean initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, qualify, and onboard new suppliers to strengthen critical supply lines.
• Assess supplier technical capabilities across machining, coating applications, materials, and other manufacturing processes.
• Evaluate suppliers for technical capability and production readiness.
• Solicit and evaluate supplier proposals.
• Analyze proposals using a total-cost-of-ownership approach.
• Lead supplier cost analysis and support commercial negotiations.
• Manage procurement of capital equipment from requirements development through installation and commissioning.
• Partner with technical stakeholders to identify equipment requirements and evaluate technical specifications.
• Conduct vendor assessments and oversee purchasing activities for equipment acquisitions.
• Lead project-based procurement activities supporting new and existing customer programs.
• Support customer launch readiness and sourcing risk-mitigation strategies.
• Partner with Engineering, Production Planning, Operations, and Quality on supplier qualification and equipment acquisition.
• Develop and maintain documentation supporting supplier onboarding, equipment purchasing, and project procurement.
• Identify opportunities to improve supply-chain resilience and reduce sourcing risk.
• Participate in continuous-improvement initiatives supporting long-term strategic customer and business requirements.

Skills

Procurement

Cost analysis

Capital equipment purchasing

Supplier development

Manufacturing knowledge

Project management

ERP/MRP

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Engineering/SCM/related technical field

Job description

Elmet Technologies is seeking a Technical Procurement Specialist to strengthen supply lines, qualify suppliers, and manage capital equipment acquisitions across manufacturing operations. You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Production Planning to optimize total cost and supplier performance.

The role emphasizes hands-on supplier development, risk mitigation, and cross-functional partnerships to enable successful customer programs and production readiness.