Procurement Specialist

A client of Talent HRizon in New Orleans area is looking for a Procurement Specialist that has experience in a manufacturing environmentResponsibilities: • Execute purchasing for parts and raw materials using Oracle’s MRP planning process and approved requisitions • Create and manage purchase orders to optimize inventory, cost, lead time, and production needs • Maintain purchasing parameters including safety stock, min/max quantities, lead times, and costs • Source components from qualified suppliers to meet technical, quality, cost, and delivery requirements • Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers, including vetting capabilities, quality, cost, and delivery performance • Manage the full Procure-to-Pay cycle in Oracle, including creating purchase requisitions (PRs), issuing purchase orders (POs), and tracking delivery status • Collaborate with Engineering and Production to align specifications, priorities, and cost objectives • Proactively manage critical and high risk purchases, including expediting when necessary • Manage supplier performance, vendor relationships, and alternative sourcing options • Monitor markets and inventory to mitigate supply risks and avoid over or under ordering • Analyze purchasing data and report on supplier performance, cost trends, and improvement opportunities Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain/Logistics Management, Engineering, or a related field • 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or related industrial environment • Proven experience sourcing custom machined parts, with the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of material • Strong understanding of engineering, production, and sourcing best practices • Proficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced working knowledge of Excel; PowerPoint and Word proficiency required • Experience using ERP systems (Oracle preferred) • Demonstrated ability to review production plans and forecasts to anticipate long lead and critical material requirements • Highly detail oriented with a strong focus on data accuracy, order integrity, and error prevention • Strong analytical skills with the ability to make objective, data driven decisions • Self-managed, highly organized, and proactive; capable of working independently with minimal supervision; must be flexible to manage shifting priorities • Ability to thrive in a fast paced, deadline driven environment while collaborating effectively as part of a cross functional team Desired Qualifications:• Experience in an HMLV, job shop, or custom manufacturing environment, with understanding of the unique challenges and dynamics of low-volume, high-mix procurement• Knowledge of plastic and metal materials, manufacturing methods, and material selection considerations for machined or fabricated components