Position Title: Sr Procurement Specialist
Work Location: Sylmar, CA 91342
Assignment Duration: 12 months
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Main Purpose of Role:
The primary function of this role is to support the strategic procurement team by leading various Procurement project initiatives that require data analysis, supplier communication, cross-functional collaboration, negotiation, and project management abilities.
WHAT YOU'LL DO?
- Person will be collecting data to survey supply chain/need- This role has aspects of Data Analytics as well as Procurement.
- Will be interacting with suppliers in the collection of data and analyzing data through the mapping process; this is all a manual process
- 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
Required
- Open to associate's degrees and/or different certifications, related to medical devices, manufacturing and/or supply chain management.
- 2-3 years of experience (will not go below 2 ) as an engineer, technical project manager, procurement, supply chain, finance, preferably in the medical device business or other highly regulated industry.
- Must be Communications savvy as they will be taking complex information and simplifying it as they communicate with suppliers, team, etc.
- Must be able to have a level of Excel that is Intermediate to Advance. If a person has never worked with Excel or has a very basic working knowledge they will not work out.
- Internships can cover for some years of experience
- 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
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, supply chain, finance, operations management, business administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Medical Device experience preferred and can be in other regulated industries
- Prior Procurement and/or analyst experience preferred
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Spectraforce Technologies
Jan 09, 2026