SPECTRAFORCE · 21 hours ago
Sr Procurement Specialist
Los Angeles, CA
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expSPECTRAFOR is seeking a Sr Procurement Specialist to support their strategic procurement team. The role involves leading various procurement project initiatives, requiring data analysis, supplier communication, and project management skills.
ConsultingCRMInformation TechnologyLegal
Hiring Manager
Naina Rathi
Responsibilities
Person will be collecting data to survey supply chain/need- This role has aspects of Data Analytics as well as Procurement
Will be interacting with suppliers in the collection of data and analyzing data through the mapping process; this is all a manual process
Leads and manages multiple supply chain projects simultaneously to include corporate programs involving supplier risk mitigation and resilience
Analyze supplier quotes, bids, RFQs, RFPs and recommend best total cost options
Source and evaluate mechanical and electrical vendors for medical device components
Lead contract negotiations, pricing discussions, and vendor onboarding
Manage procurement requests, purchase orders, and vendor communications
Track and report on project milestones, procurement timelines, and cost savings
Support tariff mitigation strategies and identify opportunities for second sourcing
Collaborate with engineering, quality, and regulatory teams to ensure supplier compliance
Maintain accurate records of sourcing decisions, contracts, and supplier performance
Ensure alignment with medical device industry standards and internal quality systems
Identifies, develops, and gathers necessary resources to complete all project phases: scope, charter, execution, escalation requests, post implementation, and closure
Works cross-functionally to perform risk analyses and develop mitigation strategies to improve the supply chain and ensure successful project completion
Directs project execution by assigning tasks, tracking project schedules, identifying risks, and developing and executing contingency plans
Provides support and direction to project staff on problem solving, visualization of data, and development of metrics (KPIs)
Communicates project status by preparing standard status reports, and by participating in departmental and customer project status update meetings
Resolves project issues by working with team members, project stakeholders, customers, and others as appropriate
Has the ability to break down complex projects or issues and present them in a digestible format, to all levels of the organization
Interfaces with senior management on significant matters, often requiring the coordination of activity across organizational units
Exercises judgment independently
Establishes priorities of individual or project assignments
Perform other supply chain project related work and other duties as assigned by manager
Qualification
Required
Open to associate's degrees and/or different certifications, related to medical devices, manufacturing and/or supply chain management
2-3 years of experience (will not go below 2) as an engineer, technical project manager, procurement, supply chain, finance, preferably in the medical device business or other highly regulated industry
Must be Communications savvy as they will be taking complex information and simplifying it as they communicate with suppliers, team, etc
Must be able to have a level of Excel that is Intermediate to Advance. If a person has never worked with Excel or has a very basic working knowledge they will not work out
Internships can cover for some years of experience
Proficient in use of Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Demonstration of strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills
Thorough knowledge of engineering, procurement, supply chain and other project-related activities, including their interfaces and interdependencies
Strong commitment to safety and environmental guidelines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience processing data and visualization of data
Must be able to work without direct supervision to accomplish goals and meet schedules
Proven solid work ethic and ability to work well with others as well as independently
Ability to manage deadlines and adjust to changing priorities
Possess strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Must be open-minded and adaptive to change, promote the collective interests of the team more than self-interest, able to resolve problems in a respectful manner
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, supply chain, finance, operations management, business administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Medical Device experience preferred and can be in other regulated industries
Prior Procurement and/or analyst experience preferred
Company
SPECTRAFORCE
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