About the role
Are you a procurement professional who thrives on building supplier relationships and delivering results? Join our Process Equipment Division (PED) as a Procurement Specialist, where you'll source high-quality products, negotiate supplier agreements, and help ensure cost, quality, and delivery expectations are met. This full-time, permanent position is based at our Jefferson Hills, PA facility.
Job Summary: As a Procurement Specialist, you will partner with suppliers and internal teams to source outsourced products that meet our quality and performance standards. You will leverage your negotiation skills to secure competitive pricing, favorable terms, and reliable delivery schedules that support both business and customer needs.
Responsibilities:
* Coordinate Supply Chain activities with Product Managers and Material Control to maximize value for KJLC * Respond to pricing and delivery inquiries for non-stocked items in support of sales and production requirements * Analyze demand, inventory, and spend data to optimize stocking levels, drive supplier consolidation, and improve purchasing efficiency * Negotiate with new and existing suppliers to achieve optimal pricing, lead times, quality, packaging, and service levels * Develop and maintain supplier relationships through audits, inspections, performance reviews, and ongoing negotiations * Create and manage purchase orders to support sales orders, production requirements, and inventory replenishment * Maintain accurate planning data, including item master information, purchase order delivery dates, and inventory management systems such as JIT, MRP, and e-commerce tools
Qualifications: Required
* Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field or equivalent in experience. * At least 3 years of experience and/or education in procurement and inventory management. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office specifically Excel and ERP Systems. * Working knowledge of purchasing techniques including RFQs, blanket orders and product demand discounts that improve strategic costing capabilities.
Preferred
* Dynamics 365 is a plus * CPIM (Certified Production and Inventory Management) * CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)
Why Kurt J. Lesker Company: Kurt J. Lesker Company is a global leader in vacuum technology and advanced manufacturing, supporting critical industries such as semiconductor, aerospace, medical, and optical. With more than 70 years of innovation, we offer employees the opportunity to contribute to cutting edge technologies in a collaborative, mission driven environment. We offer:
* Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance * 401(k) with employer match * Paid time off and employee recognition programs * Onsite gym, wellness programs, and walking trails * Electric vehicle charging stations and sustainability initiatives * A collaborative, people-first culture
#LI-Onsite Kurt J Lesker Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. KJLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities (unless doing so will result in undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to our human resources department at [email protected] or call (412) 387-9200 to provide the nature of your request.