Purchasing & Procurement Specialist

About Justrite Safety Group

At Justrite Safety Group, we're more than just a collection of industrial safety companies; we're a dynamic organization dedicated to protecting people, property, and the planet. Our ever-growing portfolio of companies collaborates to deliver advanced industrial safety solutions that set the standard for excellence.

As our business continues to grow, we continue to look for top talent to join our team as we lead the charge in revolutionizing industrial safety, ensuring that every worker returns home safe, every workplace remains secure, and our environment thrives for generations to come. With Justrite Safety Group, safety isn't just a priority-it's our passion.

The Contribution You'll bring to this Role:

The Purchasing & Procurement Specialist is responsible for purchasing materials, components, and/or services required to support business operations while ensuring competitive pricing, supplier performance, quality, and on-time delivery. This role will actively manage purchase orders, supplier relationships, negotiations, and cost-reduction opportunities, with a strong focus on Purchase Price Variance (PPV) and overall procurement performance.

The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of purchasing or procurement experience, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Finance.

About the Team:

As a member of our Supply Chain team, you'll have the opportunity to work with industry-leading suppliers and logistics partners, ensuring efficient and timely delivery of products that keep our customers safe. Our supply chain team is dedicated to optimizing processes, reducing lead times, and maintaining strong supplier relationships to meet our high standards of quality and reliability. With a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement, you'll be part of a team recognized for its strategic contributions to the company's success. This role offers the chance to collaborate with top professionals in the field, playing a key role in driving the growth and efficiency of a company that's a leader in safety solutions.

What You'll Do at Justrite:

• Manage the day-to-day procurement of assigned materials, components, products, and/or services.

• Issue and maintain purchase orders while ensuring pricing, quantities, delivery dates, and contractual terms are accurate.

• Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, minimum order quantities, freight terms, and other commercial conditions with suppliers.

• Monitor and manage Purchase Price Variance (PPV), identifying cost increases, savings opportunities, and root causes of unfavorable variances.

• Develop and execute cost-reduction initiatives through supplier negotiations, competitive bidding, value analysis, sourcing alternatives, and other procurement strategies.

• Obtain and analyze supplier quotations and conduct price comparisons to support sourcing decisions.

• Support supplier selection, qualification, and ongoing supplier performance management.

• Maintain strong supplier relationships while addressing delivery, pricing, quality, and service issues.

• Monitor open purchase orders and proactively resolve shortages, late deliveries, and supply disruptions.

• Partner with Planning and Operations teams to maintain appropriate inventory levels and support production or customer requirements.

• Analyze purchasing data, spend, market conditions, and supplier performance to identify sourcing and savings opportunities.

• Participate in RFQ/RFP activities and support competitive sourcing events.

• Work with Finance to resolve invoice discrepancies, pricing issues, and purchase order variances.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and other departments on supplier changes, new products, cost improvement projects, and material requirements.

• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier information within the ERP/MRP system.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to procurement processes, supplier performance, working capital, and cost reduction.

Your Skills and Expertise:

To ensure your success from day one in this role, Justrite requires the following qualifications at a minimum:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Finance, or a related field preferred.

• 3-4 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or a related role.

• Experience negotiating with suppliers on pricing, terms, lead times, and commercial agreements.

• Working knowledge of Purchase Price Variance (PPV), cost analysis, and procurement savings.

• Experience using ERP/MRP systems to manage purchase orders, suppliers, and material requirements.

• Strong Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills.

• Ability to analyze quotations, cost drivers, and supplier proposals.

• Strong communication, negotiation, and supplier relationship management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and commercial judgment.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or engineered-products environment.
• Experience with strategic sourcing, RFQs, supplier negotiations, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Familiarity with supplier scorecards and KPIs such as PPV, on-time delivery, quality, lead time, and cost savings.
• Knowledge of inventory management, material planning, and supply chain fundamentals.
• Experience working with domestic and international suppliers.

Key Performance Indicators

Success in this role may be measured through:

• Purchase Price Variance (PPV)
• Negotiated cost savings and cost avoidance
• Supplier on-time delivery
• Supplier quality performance
• Purchase order accuracy
• Material availability and shortage reduction
• Inventory and working-capital improvement
• Supplier lead-time reduction

Compensation:

Actual base salaries will vary and may be above or below the recommended pay range based on factors such as but not limited to location, relevant experience and performance. Additionally, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan to enhance their overall total compensation package when Justrite Safety Group and their business units achieve annual business and financial targets.

Benefits:

Our benefits package at Justrite Safety Group is designed to be the best in the industry, offering everything you need to support your career and personal well-being. You'll receive a competitive salary paired with an extensive benefits package tha