Sr. Procurement Specialist

100% ONSITE SYLMAR CA Pay: $50-$53REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, supply chain, finance operations management, business administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience.4+ years of experience as an engineer, technical project manager, procurement, supply chain, finance, preferably in the medical device business or other highly regulated industry.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. Job Description: The primary function of this role is to support the strategic procurement team by leading various Procurement project initiatives which require data analyst, supplier communication, cross functional collaboration, negotiation, and project management abilities. WHAT YOU’LL DOLeads 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 componentsLead contract negotiations, pricing discussions, and vendor onboardingManage procurement requests, purchase orders, and vendor communicationsTrack and report on project milestones, procurement timelines, and cost savingsSupport tariff mitigation strategies and identify opportunities for second sourcingCollaborate with engineering, quality, and regulatory teams to ensure supplier complianceMaintain accurate records of sourcing decisions, contracts, and supplier performanceEnsure alignment with medical device industry standards and internal quality systemsIdentifies, 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.