Technical Procurement Specialist

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

Technical Procurement Specialist

Euclid, OH | Lewiston, ME | Coldwater, MI | $90,000–$110,000/year | Full-Time | Exempt

Turn Technical Requirements Into Stronger Supply Solutions

Finding a supplier is one thing. Finding the right supplier— with the technical capabilities, capacity, quality, cost structure, and reliability to support advanced manufacturing—is something different. Elmet Technologies is looking for a Technical Procurement Specialist to strengthen critical supply lines, develop supplier capabilities, and support the acquisition of equipment and services across our manufacturing operations.

This position can be based in Euclid, Ohio, Lewiston, Maine, or Coldwater, Michigan.

Reporting to the Director of Strategic Sourcing, you’ll work at the intersection of Procurement, Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Production Planning. You’ll evaluate suppliers and manufacturing capabilities, analyze total cost, manage capital equipment purchases, and lead sourcing activities supporting new and existing customer programs. This is an opportunity for someone who understands both procurement and manufacturing—and wants to use that expertise to build a stronger, more resilient supply chain.

What’s In It For You

• $90,000–$110,000 annual salary
• Benefits starting Day One, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Professional development and internal growth opportunities
• A highly visible role supporting strategic manufacturing and customer programs
• Opportunity to influence supplier strategy, capital equipment decisions, and supply-chain resilience
• Cross-functional work with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Production Planning, and Strategic Sourcing
• Exposure to technically complex manufacturing processes, equipment, materials, and suppliers
• Opportunity to support projects from supplier identification through production readiness

What You’ll Do

• 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

Requirements

• 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

A bachelor’s or associate degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related technical field is preferred.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Developing capable and reliable suppliers for critical materials, components, and processes
• Reducing technical and commercial sourcing risk
• Improving visibility into the total cost of supplier and equipment decisions
• Helping ensure suppliers are ready to support production requirements
• Delivering capital equipment procurement that meets technical, cost, schedule, and operational needs
• Supporting successful launches of new and existing customer programs
• Improving supply-chain resilience and reducing sourcing risks
• Building stronger connections between Procurement and Elmet’s technical and manufacturing teams

A Hands-On Manufacturing Role

This isn’t a procurement position disconnected from manufacturing. Understanding supplier capabilities and equipment requirements means understanding how things are actually made. You’ll work directly with manufacturing and technical teams and spend time in factory environments evaluating processes, equipment, capabilities, and requirements.

The position requires direct contact with manufacturing operations, and the original job description notes that factory temperatures can range from approximately 40°F to more than 100°F.

About Elmet Technologies

Elmet Technologies is a division of The Elmet Group and a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of precision-engineered products serving global industries, including aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and energy. Through advanced materials processing and precision manufacturing capabilities, Elmet produces high-performance materials and components for some of the world’s most demanding applications.

Our Procurement and Strategic Sourcing teams connect our technical requirements with the suppliers, equipment, materials, and capabilities our manufacturing operations need to perform.

This position may be based in Euclid, Ohio, Lewiston, Maine, or Coldwater, Michigan, providing the opportunity to support sourcing and manufacturing priorities across the broader Elmet organization.

Ready to Build a Stronger Supply Chain?

If you understand procurement but also want to understand the equipment, processes, materials, and manufacturing capabilities behind what you’re buying, we’d like to hear from you.

Export Control Requirement

This position may require access to information, technology, or materials subject to U.S. export control regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants must be eligible to access such controlled information under applicable U.S. export control laws. For purposes of ITAR, a U.S. person generally includes a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Elmet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of our employees, our customers, and the communities we serve.