Procurement Specialist

Job Summary

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials, components, and services required for the production of switchgear, controls, and custom generator enclosures for critical applications, including the data center market. This position plays a key role in ensuring material availability, supplier reliability, and cost efficiency while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Source and purchase raw materials, fabricated parts, electrical components, metal enclosures, and related materials to support manufacturing operations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery, quality performance, and competitive pricing.
• Evaluate supplier quotes and negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to meet company cost and delivery objectives.
• Issue purchase orders (POs) and manage order confirmations, delivery schedules, and resolve issues related to quality, shortages or delays
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and logistics to anticipate material needs and resolve supply chain challenges.
• Forecast material needs based on manufacturing and assembly plans, maintain accurate inventory levels via ERP systems, and minimize excess or obsolete stock.
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain approved vendor lists, ensuring compliance with company policies and quality standards.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through process improvement, volume leverage, and alternate sourcing.
• Coordinate with accounting to reconcile and resolve PO/invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and support internal audits as required.

NOTE: This job description is not all-inclusive and other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary. In keeping with our corporate culture, all employees are expected to do “whatever it takes” to get the job done.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical preferred), or related field; or equivalent relevant work experience.

• 3+ years of purchasing/buying experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally with electrical equipment, power distribution products and metal fabrications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proven negotiation skills and experience achieving cost reductions.

• Proficiency in ERP systems (Epicor preferred) and Microsoft Office

• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic production setting.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Position Demands

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and smell

• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms

• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• Office area

• Occasional manufacturing shop environment

• Ability to travel 10-25%

About Enercon
Enercon Engineering is a leader in the power generation industry, serving diverse markets such as utility companies, municipalities, defense solutions, and renewable energy. We foster an environment built on growth and collaboration, where your expertise and contributions are truly valued.

At Enercon, we cultivate a positive team and family spirit in a casual, supportive atmosphere. As part of our commitment to a healthy work/life balance, we offer a generous PTO plan that grows with your years of service. Our excellent benefits package includes health and dental insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a compensation plan that reflects your experience.

With 50 years of success, Enercon stands on a foundation of TEAM, Excellence, and Commitment. If you're ready to be part of a dynamic company that recognizes your value, apply today—we're excited to welcome you aboard!