Odyssey Information Services
Sr Procurement Specialist
Odyssey Information Services, Westminster, Colorado, United States, 80031
Senior Procurement Specialist
Location: Thornton, CO or Seminole, OK (Onsite Only)
Compensation:
Thornton, CO : $75,000 – $85,000/year
Seminole, OK : $65,000 – $75,000/year
Schedule : Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Work Type : 100% onsite
Travel : 5%–15%
Overtime : Occasional, based on business need
Benefits : Comprehensive benefits package offered
Bonus : No annual bonus associated with this role
About the Role
This role supports purchasing operations across two manufacturing sites. The Senior Procurement Specialist plays a key role in managing supplier relationships, ensuring timely procurement, and helping improve cost, delivery, and quality across direct materials. You’ll work in a team that values data analysis, accountability, and proactive problem-solving. Key Responsibilities
Issue and manage purchase orders based on MRP data and business requirements Develop
sourcing strategies
using market intelligence and spend analytics Lead vendor negotiations for price, terms, and long-term agreements Expedite deliveries and troubleshoot shortages that impact production Manage rejected material returns, and ensure suppliers implement corrective actions Analyze procurement data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities Support engineering changes and end-of-life product transitions Resolve
invoice discrepancies and PO mismatches Update
ERP systems with changes to orders, prices, and lead times Collaborate closely with internal teams, including Quality, Engineering, and Planning Execute defined supplier strategies: Exit, Maintain, or Leverage Take ownership of projects and improvement initiatives as assigned Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or related field — or equivalent experience 3+ years of procurement or sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment Hands-on experience with MRP/ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, etc.) Strong negotiation and vendor management skills Ability to analyze data and translate into action Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Experience managing suppliers through delivery, quality, and cost issues APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) a plus What Makes This Role Unique
Direct impact on multi-site operations—visible results from day one Small, highly collaborative team with wide responsibility Emphasis on supplier strategy—not just tactical purchasing Infrequent travel but high exposure to multiple production environments Note : This is a 100% onsite role. Remote or hybrid work is not available.
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This role supports purchasing operations across two manufacturing sites. The Senior Procurement Specialist plays a key role in managing supplier relationships, ensuring timely procurement, and helping improve cost, delivery, and quality across direct materials. You’ll work in a team that values data analysis, accountability, and proactive problem-solving. Key Responsibilities
Issue and manage purchase orders based on MRP data and business requirements Develop
sourcing strategies
using market intelligence and spend analytics Lead vendor negotiations for price, terms, and long-term agreements Expedite deliveries and troubleshoot shortages that impact production Manage rejected material returns, and ensure suppliers implement corrective actions Analyze procurement data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities Support engineering changes and end-of-life product transitions Resolve
invoice discrepancies and PO mismatches Update
ERP systems with changes to orders, prices, and lead times Collaborate closely with internal teams, including Quality, Engineering, and Planning Execute defined supplier strategies: Exit, Maintain, or Leverage Take ownership of projects and improvement initiatives as assigned Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or related field — or equivalent experience 3+ years of procurement or sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment Hands-on experience with MRP/ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, etc.) Strong negotiation and vendor management skills Ability to analyze data and translate into action Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Experience managing suppliers through delivery, quality, and cost issues APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) a plus What Makes This Role Unique
Direct impact on multi-site operations—visible results from day one Small, highly collaborative team with wide responsibility Emphasis on supplier strategy—not just tactical purchasing Infrequent travel but high exposure to multiple production environments Note : This is a 100% onsite role. Remote or hybrid work is not available.
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