Rhoads Industries · 3 hours ago
Procurement Specialist
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expRhoads Industries is a family-owned total solution provider of industrial fabrication and maritime services. They are seeking a Procurement Specialist / Expediter to lead procurement activities focused on metal commodities and Department of Defense contracting, ensuring cost-effective and compliant procurement processes.
ManufacturingReal Estate
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Identify, vet, and purchase raw materials (e.g., steel, aluminum, sheet metal, tubing) and components
Negotiate favorable pricing, terms, and contracts for metal commodities and other materials
Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, Buy American Act, and Berry Amendment requirements
Negotiate complex supplier agreements and subcontract terms in alignment with FAR and DFARs requirements
Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to regulatory and policy requirements
Maintain accurate documentation for solicitations, orders, pricing, lead times, and certifications (e.g., Mill Test Reports, Specialty Metals compliance)
Support a continuous, cost-effective flow of materials to production
Act as liaison between purchasing, production, receiving, and project management teams
Expedite orders to meet production schedules and resolve delivery issues promptly
Monitor metal market trends, pricing, and risks
Conduct competitive benchmarking and provide strategic recommendations based on market intelligence
Support procurement processes per DCMA CPSR Guidebook and recommend improvements
Enforce supplier quality assurance measures and resolve non-conformance issues
Maintain accurate records of solicitations, orders, pricing, lead times, and material certifications (Specialty Metals/Buy American Country of Origin, Mill Test Reports and other certifications as required)
Analyze procurement data to identify trends and cost-saving opportunities
Populate supplier scorecards and monitor performance metrics
Participate in cross-functional teams to support alignment of procurement efforts with business goals
Additional Duties as Assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field required
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in buying, purchasing or supply chain within U.S. Government Contracting environment
A fundamental understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Dept or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). Specifically, the FAR Buy American Act, and the Berry Amendment/DFARS Specialty Metals clauses and how/when they apply to the procurement of metals and metal components under U.S Government contracts
Understanding of metal properties, metal fabrication processes (cutting, bending, welding), and related components
Proficient with Enterprise Resource Planning systems (Microsoft Dynamics, Deltek, Costpoint, SAP.)
U.S. Citizenship required
Strong negotiation and analytical skills
Experience with procurement software
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills
Ability to communicate requirements in an industrial environment and to give effective direction by using written and/or verbal skills where appropriate
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
Ability to acquire and maintain appropriate Government security clearance required
Onsite at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia requirement
Benefits
Competitive health insurance packages
401k matching
PTO
Company
Rhoads Industries
Rhoads Industries is a construction company specializing in industrial fabrication, installation, and maintenance services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
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2025-09-04
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