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Sr. Procurement Specialist
 Spectraforce Technologies | |
 United States, Arizona, Scottsdale | |
 Jan 22, 2026 | |
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Job Title: Sr Procurement Specialist Duration: 10 months Location: Scottsdale, AZ 85250 Or Sylmar, CA MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE
WHAT YOU'LL DO * Leads 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 components * Lead contract negotiations, pricing discussions, and vendor onboarding * Manage procurement requests, purchase orders, and vendor communications * Track and report on project milestones, procurement timelines, and cost savings * Support tariff mitigation strategies and identify opportunities for second sourcing * Collaborate with engineering, quality, and regulatory teams to ensure supplier compliance * Maintain accurate records of sourcing decisions, contracts, and supplier performance * Ensure alignment with medical device industry standards and internal quality systems * Identifies, 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. * Has the ability to break down complex projects or issues and present them in a digestible format, to all levels of the organization. * Interfaces with senior management on significant matters, often requiring the coordination of activity across organizational units. * Exercises judgment independently. * Establishes priorities of individual or project assignments. * Perform other supply chain project related work and other duties as assigned by manager EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING * 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. * Must be able to work without direct supervision to accomplish goals and meet schedules. * Proven solid work ethic and ability to work well with others as well as independently. * Ability to manage deadlines and adjust to changing priorities. * Possess strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. * Must be open-minded and adaptive to change, promote the collective interests of the team more than self-interest, able to resolve problems in a respectful manner. Preferred * Masters' degree preferred * Experience in medical device manufacturing or supply chain preferred * Prior Procurement and/or analyst experience preferred | |