Procurement Specialist

Position Summary The primary role of the Procurement Specialist is to take ownership of assigned procurement categories and effectively execute all aspects of the purchasing process to support continuous manufacturing operations. This position is responsible for ensuring the timely availability and delivery of assigned goods and services while meeting departmental KPIs, maintaining targeted inventory levels, and proactively identifying and resolving supply risks. The Procurement Specialist supports supplier selection and qualification activities, develops and executes supply chain risk mitigation plans, and identifies and implements cost savings opportunities through regular supplier engagement and negotiation of favorable pricing, payment, and delivery terms. Additionally, the Procurement Specialist is responsible for creating, maintaining, and ensuring the accuracy of procurement-related master data and planning parameters, including supplier business partner records, purchasing information records, material master purchasing data, source lists, and inventory planning settings necessary to support efficient procurement and planning processes. In addition to managing assigned areas of responsibility, the Procurement Specialist contributes to the overall success of the Procurement and Supply Chain organization by collaborating across functions, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and acting on the strategic direction and priorities established by the Procurement Manager and Supply Chain Manager. Essential Job Functions Align with and embrace Smooth-On’s 4 Pillars: Civility, Accuracy, Safety and Productivity. Continually practice safety procedures and policies to protect yourself, others and Company owned property. Practice civility in all aspects of your job by actively listening, hearing and working together with co-workers, vendors and managers and by resolving issues respectfully and professionally in a civil manner. Comply with Company rules, policies and procedures. Own and manage assigned procurement categories to ensure uninterrupted supply of materials, services, and other purchased goods required to support continuous manufacturing operations and business objectives. Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop suppliers in collaboration with internal stakeholders, while maintaining productive supplier relationships through regular communication, performance reviews, on-site visits, and business meetings. Execute all aspects of the purchasing process for assigned goods and services, including purchase requisition review, purchase order creation, supplier confirmation, order follow-up, expediting, inbound freight coordination, and issue resolution. Monitor and maintain inventory levels and supply plans for assigned categories to support predetermined inventory targets while balancing service, cost, and working capital objectives. Negotiate and manage supplier agreements and commercial terms to achieve the best overall value through favorable pricing, payment, delivery, and service arrangements. Proactively identify, communicate, and mitigate supply chain risks that could impact production, service, quality, or customer commitments, and support the development and execution of contingency plans. Track, report, and support departmental KPIs related to supplier performance, inventory management, material availability, cost savings, and procurement effectiveness. Identify, recommend, and implement continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives through supplier collaboration, process improvements, sourcing strategies, and cross-functional teamwork. Provide regular updates to Procurement and Supply Chain leadership regarding supplier performance, material availability, risks, shortages, and mitigation activities. Collaborate with Production, Planning, Quality, Operations, Finance, and other stakeholders to resolve supply-related issues and support overall Company objectives. Partner with Planning, Manufac…

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