Procurement Specialist
Sunrise Systems Inc
Job ID: (phone number removed)
Location: Richmond, VA,
Duration: 06 months on W2 contract
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Procurement Specialist to support purchasing operations by sourcing materials and services, managing purchase orders, and ensuring timely delivery while maintaining supplier compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create and manage purchase orders and requisitions.
- Source materials and services while negotiating pricing and delivery terms.
- Coordinate with suppliers to track orders, resolve shortages, and ensure on-time delivery.
- Maintain inventory levels and purchasing records.
- Review invoices and ensure compliance with supplier agreements.
- Collaborate with internal teams to prioritize procurement activities and improve processes.
Qualifications:
- Experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain operations.
- Strong vendor management, negotiation, and organizational skills.
- Experience with purchase orders, inventory management, and supplier coordination.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/procurement systems is preferred.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
Contact:
Raghu: (url removed) | URL: (url removed)
Lead Buying/Procurement Specialist
Wabtec
It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.
Who will you be working with?
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services. Our team is focused on continually improving our best-in-class production capabilities. We combine deep domain expertise and tenured experience to deliver unparalleled products for our customers. Here you’ll interact daily with team members during the problem resolution process and will partner with other key stakeholders to support our internal customers and their responsibilities.
How will you make a difference?
As a Lead Buying/Procurement Specialist you will manage the buying process for a given set of goods. You will also be the point of contact between the vendors and shop ensuring there are no material impacts to the production lines. This position will require a strong foundation of function skills and knowledge of relevant purchasing and sourcing concepts. This position will also support and train the team if needed.
What do we want to know about you?
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college or Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing or materials
Proven experience in international/global buying
Desired Characteristics:
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with demonstrated ability to influence, motive, coach, and drive accountability
Ability to influence others
Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
Effective problem identification and solution skills
Proven analytical and organizational ability
Lean manufacturing knowledge
Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite
What will your typical day look like?
Place and follow-up on Purchase Orders
Communicate Deliveries to Internal Customers
Analyze Vendor Promises and proactively communicate and expedite when promises don’t meet business needs
Manage through Schedule Changes and Execute Purchase Order changes.
Own and Resolve day to day issues with vendor – AP Issues, NCMR Resolution, Delivery Issues, Lead Times Accuracy, Escalations
Maintain daily standard work and achieve weekly Fulfillment metrics
Work cross functionally with Engineering, Sourcing and Quality Teams to resolve material issues when required
Balance both tactical execution with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost reduction projects
Actively participate in supplier performance reviews
Responsible for specific KPIs (follow up with all the buyers and presenting those to the upper management)
Responsible to present on Critical Part Review meeting when needed
Generate ideas to standardize and improve standard work and daily activities for the team.
Procurement Specialist
LMG Staffing Solutions
LMG Staffing Solutions is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a well-established and rapidly growing government contractor specializing in IT and professional services for federal clients. This organization is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to support procurement operations, vendor management, subcontract administration, and purchasing compliance initiatives.
Position Summary:The Procurement Specialist will play a critical role in managing purchasing operations, subcontract administration, sourcing activities, and vendor relationships across multiple projects and departments. This position requires strong analytical skills, procurement expertise, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced government contracting environment. The ideal candidate will possess experience with procurement planning, bid management, compliance review, and purchasing process optimization.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities: Procurement & Purchasing Operations- Manage procurement activities including sourcing, purchasing, subcontract development, and vendor coordination
- Process and review purchase orders, subcontract agreements, and vendor documentation
- Support procurement planning and implementation activities across departments
- Coordinate RFPs, RFQs, EOIs, bid solicitations, and subcontract development processes
- Conduct bid evaluations and support award management activities
- Monitor purchasing activities to ensure timely processing and operational efficiency
- Support contract closeout activities and procurement documentation management
- Maintain strong vendor relationships and assist with vendor performance management
- Support contract negotiations, pricing analysis, and vendor communications
- Ensure purchasing and subcontract compliance with internal policies and government contracting requirements
- Review contracts, procurement documents, and supporting materials for accuracy and compliance
- Resolve purchasing discrepancies, invoice issues, and vendor-related concerns
- Conduct cost analysis, market research, and competitiveness analysis
- Analyze procurement and operational data for information, compliance, and reporting purposes
- Prepare purchasing reports, tracking documentation, and procurement summaries
- Identify opportunities to improve purchasing workflows and operational processes
- Assist with database management, reporting tools, and process automation initiatives to support scalability and operational efficiency
- Support development of database parameters, reporting specifications, and operational tracking processes
- Find effective and efficient methods of performing daily operations, including ordering processes, reporting workflows, and purchasing procedures
- Attend and actively participate in daily team meetings and cross-functional collaboration efforts
- Support staff supervision activities and assist with performance management initiatives when applicable
- Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, operations, warehouse, and leadership teams to improve purchasing operations and workflow efficiency
- 3–6 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, contracts, subcontracts, or finance operations
- Experience within government contracting environments strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of procurement lifecycle management, sourcing, and vendor negotiations
- Experience managing RFPs, RFQs, subcontract development, and bid evaluations
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Experience reviewing contracts, compliance documentation, and procurement records
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Experience with Deltek, QuickBooks, and SharePoint preferred
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
- Procurement Planning & Implementation
- Contracts Negotiation & Management
- Vendor Management
- Bid Management & Award Administration
- Cost Analysis & Market Research
- Compliance & Document Review
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Process Improvement & Operational Efficiency
- Database & Reporting Process Support
- Government Contracting Experience
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Professional Development Assistance