Procurement Lead

Position Summary

As a key part of the logistics and buying team, the Procurement Lead plays a critical role in supporting manufacturing operations by coordinating the timely procurement and delivery of electrical components and production materials required for switchgear projects. This desk-based role owns the end-to-end purchase order workflow—issuing POs, expediting orders, coordinating with vendors and carriers, and proactively resolving supply issues to ensure materials arrive on or before required production dates. Acting as a key liaison between project teams, production, suppliers, and freight providers, the Procurement Lead helps maintain schedule integrity and minimize disruption to the manufacturing process. Success in this position requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, organization, and a consistent sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Issue and manage purchase orders for production materials and internal use items in alignment with production schedules.
• Exercise independent purchasing authority within established dollar thresholds; elevate higher-value or non-standard purchases for approval as required.
• Monitor order status, confirm lead times, and proactively expedite deliveries to meet manufacturing timelines.
• Review purchase requests and orders for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate freight and shipping arrangements with vendors and carriers as needed.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and service providers.
• Research and evaluate vendors based on quality, pricing, and service to support purchasing decisions.
• Communicate with vendors to resolve delivery delays, discrepancies, or quality concerns.
• Process material returns and ensure appropriate credits are received.
• Serve as a liaison between production, project teams, suppliers, and carriers to ensure material availability aligns with manufacturing requirements.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, documentation, and tracking tools.
• Organize and prioritize workload to support multiple active projects simultaneously.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing workflows, reduce turnaround times, and support operational efficiency.
• Contribute to cost awareness initiatives by supporting competitive sourcing and vendor comparison activities.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to improving processes and cross-functional collaboration.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or minimum 5 years of related experience in procurement, materials coordination or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience issuing and managing purchase orders, monitoring lead times, and supporting production-driven material requirements.
• Experience evaluating multiple sourcing options to balance cost, quality, and delivery timelines.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (NetSuite experience considered an asset) and proficiency in Excel for tracking and data analysis.
• Ability to interpret purchasing data and make sound decisions within defined authority thresholds.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced production environment.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills to collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and freight providers.
• High attention to detail and proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation or mechanical drawings considered an asset.

Additional Information

Travel : 0-10%

Compensation : $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 annually

Physical Demands : Lifting a maximum of 50 lbs. Position requires standing and using computer and/or phone for extended periods of time.

Prime, a RESA Power Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.