Quoting Procurement Specialist

Quoting Procurement Specialist As a Quoting Procurement Specialist, you are responsible for supporting the sales department by managing quoting activities for finished goods of fastener-related products. This role serves as a key liaison between sales and suppliers by sourcing material pricing, evaluating manufacturing capabilities, negotiating costs, and supporting quote turnaround requirements to meet customer expectations. Location : Middleburg Heights, OH (greater Cleveland area) Salary: $60-$70K We take care of our people! Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture * Your Challenge: Support the sales department by managing daily RFQ and quoting activities for finished goods and fastener-related products. Analyze customer quote requirements, specifications, drawings, and material requirements to identify qualified suppliers and sourcing solutions. Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to support competitive pricing, quality, and lead time expectations. Negotiate supplier pricing and consolidate demand opportunities to support cost savings and improved margins. Maintain strong knowledge of fastener manufacturing processes, raw materials, machining, coatings, plating, heat treating, and related manufacturing operations. Evaluate supplier capabilities and manufacturing processes to ensure accurate sourcing decisions and quote support. Coordinate closely with sales regarding quote status, supplier updates, pricing changes, and lead times. Release and manage purchase orders as needed to support operational requirements and customer demand. Expedite supplier orders and follow up on critical deliveries when required. Assist with inventory accuracy and purchasing support activities during lower quoting volume periods. Support receiving, inspection, accounting, and operations teams with supplier-related inquiries and issue resolution. Coordinate resolution of invoice discrepancies, pricing variances, rejected materials, certification concerns, and vendor profile issues. Assist with onboarding and setup of new suppliers. Support sourcing activities for commercial and safety-related materials as departmental workload requires. Perform other related duties or functions as assigned. Your Expertise: Minimum 1-3 years of purchasing, quoting, sourcing, or procurement experience within a manufacturing environment. Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain, or related field preferred. Strong background supporting RFQ and quoting activities for manufactured products or fastener-related components. Working knowledge of fastener manufacturing processes, materials, specifications, coatings, machining, and supplier capabilities required. Manufacturing and fastener industry experience strongly preferred. Strong understanding of procurement processes including quoting, sourcing, negotiating, purchasing, and supplier management. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills include formulas, spreadsheets, and pivot tables. Experience with ERP/MRP systems preferred (Oracle experience a plus). Strong negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with shifting customer demands. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally across departments. Proven ability to support suppliers and improve on-time delivery performance. Displays an understanding of product quality requirements and compliance with health and safety procedures. Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and problem-solving capabilities. Who We Are: Our Values Environmental, Social and Governance Curtiss-Wright's Nuclear Division offers a comprehensive range of products, information systems, and services that help sustain the safe and reliable operatio…

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