Procurement Specialist

JOB TITLE: Procurement Specialist 

REPORTS TO: Operations Manager

STATUS: Full time, exempt

LOCATION: Ludington, MI, or Beaumont, TX, with up to 25% travel nationwide

SALARY RANGE: $75,000-90,000 depending on experience and interview outcome

BENEFITS: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, optional FSA/HSA, 401k with 6% employer match, life and AD&D insurance, Employee Assistance Program, short & long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 21.67 days of paid time off + 10 holidays 

About Tidal Vision:

We believe that sustainability should not require customers to compromise on price, convenience, or performance. Our mission is to create positive and systemic environmental impact by making our biopolymer solutions cost competitive, more convenient, and better performing than the synthetic chemicals we displace. We value innovation and take pride in challenging the status-quo; we choose to view obstacles as opportunities. We value new ideas and encourage the team to apply creativity and invent new solutions to meet challenging demands. We foster open, direct communication, and a collaborative working environment through our unique approach to work culture. We value our employees and demonstrate that through our compensation and benefits programs and opportunities for growth and development.

About Tidal Vision’s Unique Work Culture:

Tidal Vision strives to build and invest in the highest performing and most innovative team. We put our people and customers above process, avoid company-wide rules as much as possible, and have the courage to take unusual approaches to advance our mission. With this approach, we believe we can create a more flexible, fun, stimulating, creative, collaborative, and innovative organization.

Our commitment to developing, practicing and promoting direct and open communication, responsibility and freedom, and leading with and seeking context is a responsibility for every role at Tidal Vision.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a diligent, agile-minded, and organized individual to join our Operations team in Texas or Michigan as our Procurement Specialist. In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing materials, negotiating pricing, placing purchase orders, and ensuring timely delivery to support production and operational needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Must operate and work within our Mission Driven Culture Core Values and Principles and encourage others to do the same.
• Work closely with other team members in execution, as well as CAD/engineering, to understand material needs.
• Communicate with vendors to obtain quotes, resolve issues, and negotiate pricing.
• Build and maintain positive, professional vendor relationships.
• Create and issue purchase orders for materials, equipment, and services.
• Track order status, confirm delivery dates, and expedite shipments when needed.
• Communicate delays, risks, or changes proactively.
• Maintain accurate records of pricing, lead times, and order history.
  
  

Basic Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or related field.
• Able to understand and interpret basic technical drawings, part specs, or material descriptions.
• Must be able to effectively interface with customers and vendors in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be a team player and help where needed, yet motivated to work independently.
• Comfortable with up to 25% travel to job sites as needed.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field.
• Experience in manufacturing, fabrication, construction, or logistics environments.
• Familiarity with lead times, material grades, and vendor sourcing strategies.
• Understanding of inventory control principles.

Licensing & Special Requirements:

• Subject to a criminal background check and drug screening.
  
  

Working Conditions:

Most of the work is performed in a warehouse setting, or at a desk. Physical requirements of the position include walking, standing, or sitting for extended periods, lifting heavy objects (50 lbs or more), climbing, crouching, operating tools, and always wearing appropriate PPE.

Tidal Vision provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.