Strategic Procurement Specialist

What You’ll Do

• Source and procure materials and services from outside vendors to support Engineering and Manufacturing schedules.
• Issue, enter, and expedite purchase orders; maintain accurate PO records and proactively communicate supply issues to keep projects on track.
• Request competitive quotes and evaluate bids on cost, quality, and delivery.

• Negotiate with vendors to secure the best possible cost and delivery terms.
• Own vendor contract review and execution for assigned categories, ensuring terms protect Lanco’s interests on cost, delivery, and quality.
• Own supplier scorecards for your assigned portfolio; hold vendors accountable to agreed-upon KPIs and drive structured improvement plans when performance falls short.
• Lead Quarterly Business Reviews with assigned suppliers.
• Work with global contracts and international suppliers.

• Serve as the procurement point of contact embedded with Engineering, Quality, and Operations. Driving material decisions from spec through delivery and bringing procurement expertise into project conversations early.

• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with planning/scheduling to prevent shortages.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives across assigned spend categories. Identify opportunities, build the case, and drive execution. Run rebalance and procurement reports on a regular, timely basis.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of hands-on procurement or strategic sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment, with a track record of independently managing a supplier portfolio - not primarily shipping, receiving, or inventory management. Custom or project-based manufacturing experience is a strong plus.
• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships with depth. Including contract negotiation, performance management, and escalation handling - not just transactional buying.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Global Shop Solutions, or similar) required; advanced Excel skills expected.
• Experience with international suppliers or global contracts preferred but not required.
• Independent, proactive problem-solver who identifies supply chain issues before they become crises and brings solutions to the table, not just flags.
• Strong communicator who can hold their own in cross-functional conversations with Engineering, Operations, and leadership. Comfortable with complexity and confident managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Professional certification (CPSM, CPSD, or CSCP) is a strong differentiator and reflects the level of expertise we’re looking for; not required but valued.

Life at Lanco

Benefits

• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

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