The Senior Procurement Specialist is responsible for leading strategic sourcing initiatives, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and driving measurable cost savings and value improvements. This role partners cross-functionally to ensure the timely, cost-effective, and compliant procurement of indirect materials and services in alignment with organizational goals. The Senior Procurement Specialist plays a key role in optimizing procurement processes, strengthening supplier performance, and supporting operational excellence.

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives (RFP/RFI/RFQ) for indirect materials, services, and assigned spending categories
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contractual agreements to achieve best total value
• Manage the end-to-end Purchase Order process, purchase requisition accuracy and approval workflows
• Ensure timely delivery of goods and services in coordination with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Analyze spending data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for cost savings or performance improvements
• Track, validate, and report monthly cost savings and procurement KPIs
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers in collaboration with Quality Assurance and other relevant departments
• Develop and maintain supplier scorecards and conduct quarterly business reviews with critical and underperforming suppliers
• Contributes to the overall operations and to the achievement of departmental goals
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across functions and businesses to implement efficient intercompany purchasing practices
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience / Education       

• Minimum 5 years of purchasing, supply chain, or relevant experience
• Business Degree or related field equivalent experience

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Strong negotiation and analytical skills
• Solid understanding of purchasing processes and internal controls
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred, not required)
• Knowledge of procurement e-Tools (SAP Ariba Preferred, not required)
• Financial acumen and budgeting knowledge
• Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, Word, Outlook)

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position.  Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by Management.