Procurement Specialist

Company : Ideal Electric Company

Job Description - Procurement Specialist

OVERVIEW: The Procurement Specialist is a critical driver of production efficiency and aftermarket success at Ideal Electric. This role will manage the end-to-end procurement lifecycle—from strategic sourcing to final delivery. This is a high-impact role for a professional who understands that effective purchasing in heavy manufacturing isn’t just about placing orders; it’s about supply chain resilience, cost optimization, and vendor relationship management.

IDEAL ELECTRIC CONFORMANCE STATEMENT
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:

Represent the company with respect by conducting business in a professional and ethical manner
Interact professionally and respectfully with customers, suppliers, and other employees
Complete assigned work in compliance with policies and procedures, and within deadlines, with or without direct supervision; when required, record and maintain accurate records pertaining to work performed
Apply job knowledge and safety and quality training in all aspects of work
Closely adhere to safety and security standards and procedures
Work effectively as a team contributor and work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations
Provide world-class customer service and customer-facing skills
"This position requires access to, or development of, technology or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The successful candidate must be a "U.S. Person" as defined by the ITAR (22 C.F.R. § 120.62) or be able to obtain the appropriate U.S. government authorization (export license) to access such technology or technical data. U.S. Person status is required for this position."

"U.S. Person definition: A U.S. Person includes a citizen of the United States, a permanent resident alien (Green Card holder), a refugee, or a person granted asylum”

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Sourcing: Identify, vet, and establish a robust network of vendors capable of meeting rigorous technical specifications.
Procurement Management: Execute the purchase of specialized products, raw materials, and outsourced services essential to the production of large-scale motors and generators.
Financial Analysis: Lead estimating and costing initiatives to ensure production stays within budget while maintaining high quality standards.
Data Integrity: Manage and optimize procurement workflows within the company ERP system, ensuring real-time accuracy for production planning.
Operational Collaboration: Act as a liaison between the front office and the production floor to proactively address supply chain bottlenecks.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

Industry Experience: Proven experience in a heavy manufacturing or industrial environment. Familiarity with rotating equipment, generators, or large-scale electric motors is highly advantageous.
Technical Proficiency: Advanced literacy in ERP/CRM platforms and Microsoft 365. You should be comfortable using data to drive purchasing decisions.
B2B Expertise: A track record of successfully managing complex vendor and customer relationships in a professional B2B landscape.
Strategic Thinking: Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and solve logistical challenges independently.
Compliance: Must be a "U.S. Person" (Citizen, Green Card holder, or Refugee/Asylee) to comply with ITAR and EAR export control regulations.
Conduct business with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.
Work both as a collaborative team member and an independent problem-solver.
Maintain uncompromising safety and quality standards in every phase of the procurement process.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND WORK HOURS

Schedule: Full-time (Minimum 40 hours per week).
Environment: Professional office setting with frequent engagement on the production floor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

is regularly required to talk, hear, read, and write/type
is frequently required to stand, sit, and walk throughout all areas of the facility
is occasionally required to climb, and/or balance
must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds unrestricted
must be able to exhibit specific vision abilities required by this job which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

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