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What is the role of a Senior Procurement Specialist at Butcher Power Products?

The Senior Procurement Specialist position at Butcher Power Products is a Full-Time opportunity in the relevant field.

Where is this Senior Procurement Specialist job located?

Rancho Cordova, California, United States

What industry does this Senior Procurement Specialist position belong to?

This role spans multiple industries.

What is the expected salary for this Senior Procurement Specialist job?

Compensation will be discussed during the hiring process.

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Job Summary:

The Sr. Procurement Specialist is the senior individual contributor on BPP’s procurement team, owning supplier sourcing, negotiation, and supplier performance for assigned commodity categories in a fast-growing, engineer-to-order manufacturing environment. Where the Procurement Specialist executes purchasing within established agreements, this role creates those agreements — evaluating and selecting suppliers, negotiating pricing, lead times, and terms, and driving cost-reduction and supply-continuity initiatives. The Sr. Procurement Specialist also supports new product introductions, mentors the Procurement Specialist, and serves as the first escalation point for purchasing issues that exceed routine execution.

Core Responsibilities:

Sourcing & Negotiation:

Source, evaluate, and select suppliers for raw materials, components, and services within assigned commodity categories.
Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and delivery commitments to achieve cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
Lead RFQ activity for assigned categories, including bid analysis and award recommendations.
Support the Procurement Manager in maintaining the Approved Supplier List (ASL) in alignment with quality and engineering requirements.

Supplier Performance & Compliance:

Monitor supplier performance and resolve escalated issues related to quality, delivery, or pricing.
Support supplier scorecards, corrective action processes, and quarterly business reviews in accordance with BPP’s SOP.
Ensure purchased materials and services meet quality, specification, and regulatory requirements.
Support supplier audits and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply base.

Cost & Inventory Management:

Identify and execute cost-saving opportunities through supplier consolidation, alternate sourcing, dual-sourcing, and process improvements.
Monitor purchase price variance and material cost trends for assigned categories; recommend corrective actions.
Assist with inventory control efforts, including demand forecasting input, lead time accuracy, and inventory optimization.

New Product & Cross-Functional Support:

Support new product introductions by sourcing materials, qualifying new suppliers, and coordinating supplier readiness.
Partner with Engineering and Project Management on new vendor qualification driven by design requirements.
Provide sourcing input on cost estimates for new or non-standard materials.
Work with the Supply Chain Systems Specialist to keep vendor master data, pricing, and lead times accurate in D365.

Mentorship & Escalation:

Provide day-to-day work direction, coaching, and procurement best-practice guidance to the Procurement Specialist.
Serve as the first escalation point for purchasing issues that exceed routine PO execution.
Act as backup for the Procurement Manager on day-to-day procurement decisions when needed.

Role Boundaries & Key Interfaces:

The Sr. Procurement Specialist owns sourcing and negotiation for assigned categories but does not make unilateral decisions on supplier selection where quality approval or engineering sign-off is required. Commodity strategy ownership, long-term agreements, capital expenditure purchases, and commitments beyond established spend thresholds remain with the Procurement Manager. This role provides mentorship and work direction to the Procurement Specialist but does not carry formal supervisory responsibility (performance reviews, hiring, discipline).

Daily: Procurement Specialist, Suppliers, Production Planning
Weekly: Procurement Manager, Warehouse Managers, Supply Chain Systems Specialist
As needed: Engineering, Project Management, Finance/AP, Quality

Qualifications:

Required:

6+ years of progressive purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated experience sourcing suppliers, leading negotiations, and managing supplier relationships.
Experience driving cost-reduction or continuous improvement initiatives with measurable results.
Proficiency in ERP-based procurement; experience with D365, SAP, Oracle, or comparable platform.
Strong analytical skills; proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with procurement data.
Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field; equivalent experience accepted.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Finance & Operations) in a procurement context.
Engineer-to-order or custom manufacturing experience.
CPSM, CPIM, or CSCP certification (or in progress).
Familiarity with ISO quality frameworks and their intersection with supplier management and purchasing controls.

Core Competencies:

Negotiation & Influence: Prepares thoroughly, negotiates from data, and secures favorable terms while preserving supplier relationships.

Supplier Relationship Management: Builds trust with suppliers while maintaining the leverage needed to hold them to performance commitments.

Analytical Rigor: Uses spend, pricing, and performance data to drive sourcing decisions and quantify savings.

Ownership & Initiative: Identifies problems and opportunities without waiting for direction; sees initiatives through to closure.

Mentorship: Raises the capability of the team through patient coaching and clear standards, not just doing the work personally.

Senior Procurement Specialist in Rancho Cordova, California at Butcher Power Products

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