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Odyssey Information Services

Sr Procurement Specialist

Odyssey Information Services, Westminster, Colorado, United States, 80031

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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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