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Job Title: Senior Procurement Specialist

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Procurement Specialist to manage the critical flow of materials and services essential to our high-volume manufacturing operations. This role requires expertise in negotiating favorable contracts for raw materials, components, and MRO supplies, with a direct impact on production schedules, product costs, and quality assurance, while working with international suppliers.

Responsibilities:

+ Raw Material Sourcing: Strategically source and procure crucial raw materials and finished components, ensuring they meet strict engineering specifications and quality standards required for manufacturing.

+ Supply Chain Continuity: Proactively monitor supplier lead times, inventory levels, and potential bottlenecks to guarantee uninterrupted material flow to the production floor, while maximizing inventory turns without risking supply gap-outs with a goal of developing an on-time delivery report within 3 months and improving on-time delivery rates by 15% within 6 months.

+ Material Transportation and Expediting: Proactively track all transportation lead times, including customs, and ensure material is ordered with sufficient lead times to minimize air freight charges while also maximizing inventory turns. Expedite shipments as necessary to eliminate gap-outs in all situations.

+ Demand & Supply Planning: Continuously cross-reference ERP Supply Signals with inventory levels and monthly forecast to ensure continuity of supply.

+ Cost & Quality Control: Implement effective cost-saving measures through volume purchasing, commodity indexing, and continuous negotiations, while maintaining zero-defect material quality,

+ Supplier Performance Management: Conduct rigorous supplier evaluations based on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as On-Time Delivery (OTD), Quality PPM (Parts Per Million), and Cost Compliance. Work collaboratively with suppliers for continuous improvement.

+ Technical Collaboration: Act as the procurement liaison between suppliers and internal Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Production Planning teams to manage new product introduction (NPI) and resolve material non-conformances (NCRs).

+ Inventory Optimization: Partner with the Production and Inventory teams to establish optimal material ordering points and safety stock levels, minimizing carrying costs while preventing gap-outs.

+ Issue PO for One-Time Product or Services: Source and manage contracts for essential indirect goods and services, including tooling, machinery parts (MRO), utilities, and facility maintenance.

Essential Skills:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.

Experience: 5+ years of progressive procurement experience specifically within a high-volume, low-mix manufacturing or production environment.

Experience with International Suppliers

Technical Skills:

+ Proven experience procuring direct materials (e.g., metals, plastics, electronics, chemicals).

+ 3+ years of experience using NetSuite for supply & demand planning.

+ Understanding of manufacturing processes, material specifications, and quality systems (e.g., ISO 9001).

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

+ Professional certification (e.g., CPSM, APICS/CPIM).

+ Experience with global sourcing and managing international logistics/incoterms.

+ Background in value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE) to reduce material costs.

Work Environment:

The work environment involves collaboration with cross-functional teams including IT and operations to support digital supply chain initiatives. The role requires the use of various technologies and tools such as ERP systems and data visualization software to ensure supply chain continuity and optimize inventory management.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Broomfield, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Broomfield,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 24, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.