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The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in supplier management, contract negotiation, and cost control, while collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, production, planning, and quality teams to optimize supply chain performance and mitigate risk. Twin Resources is partnering with a dynamic and growing manufacturer in the Dayton, Ohio area to identify an experienced Procurement / Supply Chain Specialist.

<h3>Procurement / Supply Chain Specialist</h3>Location: Dayton, Ohio Company: Confidential (Partnered with Twin Resources)<h3>Position Summary</h3>Twin Resources is partnering with a dynamic and growing manufacturer in the Dayton, Ohio area to identify an experienced Procurement / Supply Chain Specialist. This role is responsible for developing and executing strategic procurement initiatives to ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials, components, and supplies.The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in supplier management, contract negotiation, and cost control, while collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, production, planning, and quality teams to optimize supply chain performance and mitigate risk.<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3>Procurement & Purchasing<ul><li> Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure optimal pricing, quality, and lead times </li><li> Issue and manage purchase orders, ensuring on-time delivery and accuracy </li><li> Monitor material costs and support initiatives aligned with budget and profitability targets </li><li> Drive cost-reduction strategies and improve supplier performance </li><li> Support sourcing activities for new product development initiatives </li></ul>Supplier & Vendor Management<ul><li> Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to support long-term business objectives </li><li> Evaluate supplier performance, ensuring adherence to quality and delivery standards </li><li> Resolve supplier-related issues including quality concerns, delivery delays, and pricing discrepancies </li><li> Identify and qualify alternative suppliers to strengthen supply chain resilience </li></ul>Inventory & Material Planning<ul><li> Partner with Production, Planning, and Warehouse teams to ensure consistent material availability </li><li> Optimize inventory levels to balance carrying costs with operational needs </li><li> Support supplier-managed inventory (SMI) and just-in-time (JIT) initiatives </li><li> Analyze purchasing trends and forecast material requirements based on demand planning </li></ul>Contract & Compliance Management<ul><li> Negotiate and manage supplier agreements, contracts, and commercial terms </li><li> Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards </li><li> Collaborate with Engineering and Quality to ensure materials meet specifications </li><li> Assess and mitigate supply chain risks, including supplier financial stability and market conditions </li></ul>Continuous Improvement & Cost Savings<ul><li> Lead strategic sourcing and supplier collaboration initiatives to drive cost savings </li><li> Partner with Engineering to identify material standardization and alternative sourcing opportunities </li><li> Track and report key procurement metrics, including cost savings, supplier performance, and lead times </li><li> Participate in lean initiatives to improve procurement processes and eliminate waste </li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3>Education & Experience<ul><li> Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred </li><li> Minimum of five (5) years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain within a manufacturing or assembly environment </li><li> Experience with ERP/MRP systems for purchasing and material planning </li><li> Strong understanding of supply chain principles, contract negotiation, and cost analysis </li></ul>Skills & Competencies<ul><li> Proven negotiation skills and ability to build and manage supplier relationships </li><li> Strong analytical mindset with experience in cost reduction and risk mitigation </li><li> Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams </li><li> Knowledge of lean manufacturing, JIT, and strategic sourcing methodologies </li><li> Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and ERP/MRP systems </li><li> Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail </li></ul><h3>Work Environment</h3><ul><li> Combination of office and manufacturing floor environment </li><li> Exposure to typical plant conditions including noise, machinery, and varying temperatures </li></ul>

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Analysis Skills

Budgeting

Contract Management

Contract Negotiation

Corporate Policies

Cost Analysis

Cost Control

Cross-Functional

Demand Forecasting/Planning

Detail Oriented

ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)

Forecasting

Industry Standards

Inventory Levels

Inventory Management

Inventory Planning

Just in Time (JIT)

Lean Manufacturing

Maintain Compliance

Manufacturing

Manufacturing Assembly

Materials Planning

Materials Tracking

Metrics

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Negotiation Skills

Organizational Skills

Performance Management

Performance Tuning/Optimization

Pricing

Problem Solving Skills

Process Improvement

Procurement Management

Procurement Planning

Procurement Strategy

Product Development

Product Programs

Production Planning

Profit & Loss

Purchase Orders

Purchasing/Procurement

Regulatory Requirements

Risk Management

Sourcing Strategy

Strategic Planning

Supplier Optimization

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

Supply Chain

Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Optimization

Team Player

Time Management

Trend Analysis

Vendor/Supplier Evaluation

Vendor/Supplier Management

Vendor/Supplier Planning

Vendor/Supplier Relations

Vendor/Supplier Sourcing

Warehousing

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