Strategic Technical Procurement Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Cross-functional exposure

Job summary

Elmet Technologies is seeking a Technical Procurement Specialist to strengthen critical supply lines, develop supplier capabilities, and support equipment procurement across manufacturing operations. Based in Euclid, OH or Lewiston, ME or Coldwater, MI, you will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality and Production Planning to optimize supplier performance.

You will evaluate suppliers, manage capital equipment purchases, and lead sourcing for new and existing customer programs,

Qualifications

• 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, particularly involving launch readiness, risk mitigation, or customer-driven timelines.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and process requirements.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and procurement workflow tools.
• Ability to collaborate effectively 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 experience

Cost analysis

Negotiation

Capital equipment buying

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

ERP/MRP systems

Education

Engineering / Supply Chain / Operations degree preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Elmet Technologies is seeking a Technical Procurement Specialist to strengthen critical supply lines, develop supplier capabilities, and support equipment procurement across manufacturing operations. Based in Euclid, OH or Lewiston, ME or Coldwater, MI, you will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality and Production Planning to optimize supplier performance.

You will evaluate suppliers, manage capital equipment purchases, and lead sourcing for new and existing customer programs,