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We started with just one plant in India and have expanded to 13 locations around the world. What began as a cost-effective supplier of low-voltage electrical products has grown into a global solutions provider of highly engineered, complex metal components, including machined parts and precision metal stampings.\nAt Sigma Engineered Solutions “your success is our mission.” It’s a promise we live by daily and it defines everything we do whether you are a team member or customer.\nThe Procurement Specialist is responsible for sourcing, negotiating and managing the procurement of raw materials, components, indirect materials, equipment and services required to support manufacturing operations and customer requirements. This position serves as a key business partner to suppliers and internal stakeholders by developing sourcing strategies, negotiating commercial agreements, driving cost reduction initiatives and ensuring continuity of supply.\nThe Procurement Specialist works closely with all department leaders in the plant to ensure materials and services are available to support customer demand while maximizing supplier performance, minimizing risk and reducing total cost.\nWhat you will be doing:\nStrategic Sourcing & Supplier Negotiations\nManage supplier negotiations and make recommendations regarding pricing, contracts, payment terms, delivery schedules and service agreements, escalating matters requiring additional review or approval.\nConduct competitive bidding activities and supplier re-quotes to ensure cost competitiveness.\nDevelop sourcing strategies that support operational objectives and long-term business goals.\nAnalyze supplier cost structures and challenge pricing increases when appropriate.\nNegotiate annual pricing agreements and long-term supply contracts.\nEvaluate supplier capabilities, capacity, risk and overall competitiveness.\nDevelop alternative sourcing, contingency and supplier-consolidation strategies to reduce supply risk, improve continuity and strengthen supplier partnerships.\nMonitor market conditions, commodity trends and industry developments that may impact material costs and availability.\nSupport new supplier identification, evaluation, qualification and onboarding activities.\nProcurement & Purchasing Management\nManage procurement activities for assigned commodities, materials and services.\nIssue and maintain purchase orders while ensuring supplier commitments are met.\nMonitor open orders and proactively address delivery concerns.\nReview and evaluate supplier quotations and proposals.\nMaintain procurement records, supplier agreements, pricing schedules and documentation.\nEnsure purchasing activities comply with company policies and procedures.\nCollaborate with customer service on customer re-quotes and pricing reviews for finished goods.\nSupplier Performance Management\nDevelop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.\nMonitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, responsiveness and cost.\nConduct supplier business reviews and performance discussions.\nCollaborate with suppliers to resolve quality, delivery and capacity issues.\nSupport supplier corrective actions in partnership with Quality and escalate concerns that could affect production or customer commitments.\nEscalate supplier concerns that could impact production, customer commitments or business operations.\nParticipate in supplier audits, assessments and improvement initiatives.\nCost Reduction & Continuous Improvement\nDrive measurable cost savings through supplier negotiations, competitive sourcing and supplier consolidation.\nSupport value analysis and value engineering initiatives with suppliers and internal stakeholders.\nIdentify and implement procurement process improvements that eliminate waste, increase efficiency and reduce total cost.\nInventory & Supply Chain Support\nCollaborate with Production Planning and Materials teams to ensure material availability.\nMonitor inventory levels and support efforts to balance inventory investment with production requirements.\nIdentify excess, obsolete and slow-moving inventory and recommend corrective actions.\nAnalyze forecast and demand changes that may impact procurement activities.\nSupport inventory management and cycle count activities, as needed.\nSupport contingency plans to mitigate material shortages and supply disruptions.\nData Analysis & Reporting\nAnalyze procurement spend, supplier performance, inventory trends and sourcing opportunities.\nMonitor key performance indicators including: Cost savings achieved\n Purchase price variance\n Supplier on-time delivery\n Supplier quality performance\n Inventory turns\n Contract compliance\n\nPrepare reports and recommendations to support business decisions.\nPresent procurement performance and sourcing opportunities to management.\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nPartner with Engineering on new product launches, supplier selection and material requirements.\nWork closely with Production Planning and Manufacturing to ensure continuity of supply.\nCollaborate with Customer Service and Sales to resolve supply-related concerns affecting customers.\nCoordinate with Finance to support budgeting, forecasting and cost analysis initiatives.\nCompliance & Risk Management\nEnsure procurement activities comply with company policies, procedures and ethical standards.\nSupport supplier compliance with customer, quality, environmental and regulatory requirements.\nMaintain supplier certifications, documentation and records.\nSupport internal and external audits related to purchasing and supplier management.\nOther duties:\nFollow safe work practices and keep the work area clean and organized.\nPerform related duties as assigned.\nFollow documented policies and procedures as designated by the company’s Employee Handbook and Local Work Rules. In addition, adhere to the proper Code of Conduct while on company property.\nRequirements\nWhat you will bring to the team:\nBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Finance or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. \nMinimum of five years of procurement, purchasing, sourcing within a manufacturing environment. \nDemonstrated experience running large-scale RFQs \nProven ability to drive measurable cost savings and supplier performance improvements. \nStrong analytical thinking and decision-making skills to support sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization.\nAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, forecasting, reporting and dashboard creation.\nAbility to analyze spending patterns, pricing structures, inventory data and supplier performance metrics. \nStrong negotiation, communication and relationship management skills. \nStrong project management abilities with a proven track record of managing procurement initiatives and cross-functional teams.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. \nWorking knowledge of supply chain, inventory management, sourcing and procurement best practices. \nExperience with ERP systems such as JDE, SAP, Oracle, Epicor or similar platforms. \nAbility to exercise independent judgment and make sound business decisions.\nPreferred Requirements (optional):\nExperience sourcing metals, metal stampings, industrial products, automotive components or engineered products. \nProfessional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, APICS, CSCP or similar are a plus. \nKnowledge of commodity management and market pricing analysis.\nTechnical/Functional Competencies\nStrategic Sourcing\nSupplier Relationship Management\nNegotiation & Contract Management\nCost & Financial Analysis\nSupply Chain Risk Management\nData Analytics & ERP Systems\nBehavioral Competencies\n Strategic Thinking\nCommunication & Influence\nAccountability\nCollaboration\nContinuous Improvement\nDecision Making & Problem Solving\nTravel: up to 10%\nDisclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.\nAdditional Information:\nAt Sigma Engineered Solutions our vision is to be the trusted global partner\nof choice by being indispensable to all of our stakeholders. Our team members are essential to our customers’ success, and we look for these qualities when adding members to our team:\ncustomer focused\nstrive for continuous improvement in all they do\ncourageous and have exemplary integrity\nsocially and environmentally responsible\nact with urgency in the best interest of all stakeholders\nIf you share these qualities and you feel your background is not a perfect fit for a job, we encourage you to apply! Your background may have a telling story that makes you a better fit than you realize.\nWe are hard at work to make sure our people are taken care of and our benefits meet their needs. 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