Procurement Specialist
Chattanooga, TN · On-site
Establish and maintain productive relationships with Engineering Center of Excellence and ... Business acumen to analyze commercial business, procurement issues and risk management issues with ...
Chattanooga, TN · On-site
Establish and maintain productive relationships with Engineering Center of Excellence and ... Business acumen to analyze commercial business, procurement issues and risk management issues with ...
Chattanooga, TN · On-site
Establish and maintain productive relationships with Engineering Center of Excellence and ... Business acumen to analyze commercial business, procurement issues and risk management issues with ...
Oak Ridge, TN · On-site
This Procurement Administrator role manages the full lifecycle of direct and indirect purchases ... You'll be the operational link between TRISO-X's internal stakeholders (engineering, manufacturing ...
Oak Ridge, TN · On-site
This Procurement Administrator role manages the full lifecycle of direct and indirect purchases ... You'll be the operational link between TRISO-X's internal stakeholders (engineering, manufacturing ...
This Procurement Administrator role manages the full lifecycle of direct and indirect purchases ... You'll be the operational link between TRISO-X's internal stakeholders (engineering, manufacturing ...
This Procurement Administrator role manages the full lifecycle of direct and indirect purchases ... You'll be the operational link between TRISO-X's internal stakeholders (engineering, manufacturing ...
What You'll Do • Partner with engineering, facility, and executive teams to define and mature ... procurement success.
What You'll Do • Partner with engineering, facility, and executive teams to define and mature ... procurement success.
What You'll Do • Partner with engineering, facility, and executive teams to define and mature ... procurement success.
What You'll Do • Partner with engineering, facility, and executive teams to define and mature ... procurement success.
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field * At least 5 years of progressive procurement/supply chain experience, preferably in manufacturing, metals, or heavy ...
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field * At least 5 years of progressive procurement/supply chain experience, preferably in manufacturing, metals, or heavy ...
Partners across Product, Finance, Channel Management, Quality/Engineering, and other teams to align ... procurement activities. * Provides leadership and direction for ad hoc initiatives, ensuring ...
Partners across Product, Finance, Channel Management, Quality/Engineering, and other teams to align ... procurement activities. * Provides leadership and direction for ad hoc initiatives, ensuring ...
Establish and maintain productive relationships with Engineering Center of Excellence and ... Business acumen to analyze commercial business, procurement issues and risk management issues with ...
Establish and maintain productive relationships with Engineering Center of Excellence and ... Business acumen to analyze commercial business, procurement issues and risk management issues with ...
Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Reliability, and Procurement, this position is responsible for improving material availability, reducing waste, lowering total cost, and ...
Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Reliability, and Procurement, this position is responsible for improving material availability, reducing waste, lowering total cost, and ...
Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Reliability, and Procurement, this position is responsible for improving material availability, reducing waste, lowering total cost, and ...
Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Reliability, and Procurement, this position is responsible for improving material availability, reducing waste, lowering total cost, and ...
Mascot, TN · On-site
$26.50 - $36/hr
Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering ... procurement, materials planning, inventory management, or SAP functional support. • Practical ...
Mascot, TN · On-site
$26.50 - $36/hr
Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering ... procurement, materials planning, inventory management, or SAP functional support. • Practical ...
$26.50 - $36/hr
Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering ... Procurement, SAP, Lean Six Sigma, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Manager, Operations, Technology ...
$26.50 - $36/hr
Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering ... Procurement, SAP, Lean Six Sigma, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Manager, Operations, Technology ...
$26.50 - $36/hr
Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering ... procurement, materials planning, inventory management, or SAP functional support. • Practical ...
$26.50 - $36/hr
Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering ... procurement, materials planning, inventory management, or SAP functional support. • Practical ...
Nashville, TN · On-site
$91K - $124K/yr
... and Engineering to deliver business transformations from initiation through successful ... manages procurement operations across Amazon's diverse business units, driving efficiency ...
Nashville, TN · On-site
$91K - $124K/yr
... and Engineering to deliver business transformations from initiation through successful ... manages procurement operations across Amazon's diverse business units, driving efficiency ...
Nashville, TN · On-site
$175K - $199K/yr
The Director partners closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering ... This leader drives procurement excellence through category management, supplier relationship ...
Nashville, TN · On-site
$175K - $199K/yr
The Director partners closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering ... This leader drives procurement excellence through category management, supplier relationship ...
Nashville, TN · On-site
$175K - $199K/yr
The Director partners closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering ... This leader drives procurement excellence through category management, supplier relationship ...
Nashville, TN · On-site
$175K - $199K/yr
The Director partners closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering ... This leader drives procurement excellence through category management, supplier relationship ...
Mascot, TN · On-site
$26.50 - $36/hr
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience). 3+ years of experience in procurement, materials planning ...
Mascot, TN · On-site
$26.50 - $36/hr
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience). 3+ years of experience in procurement, materials planning ...
Mascot, TN · On-site
$26.50 - $36/hr
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience). 3+ years of experience in procurement, materials planning ...
Mascot, TN · On-site
$26.50 - $36/hr
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience). 3+ years of experience in procurement, materials planning ...
$24.75 - $33.75/hr
Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering ... procurement, materials planning, inventory management, or SAP functional support. • Practical ...
$24.75 - $33.75/hr
Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering ... procurement, materials planning, inventory management, or SAP functional support. • Practical ...
Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering ... Procurement, SAP, Lean Six Sigma, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Manager, Operations, Technology ...
Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering ... Procurement, SAP, Lean Six Sigma, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Manager, Operations, Technology ...
$20.29 - $26.32
8% of jobs
$29.84 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$26.32 - $32.35
28% of jobs
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$32.35 - $38.38
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$50.44 - $56.47
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$56.47 - $62.50
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$62.50 - $68.53
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$68.53 - $74.56
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| Aspect | Procurement Engineer | Purchasing Specialist |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Bachelor's in Engineering, certifications like CPSM or C.P.M. | High school diploma or bachelor's, certifications like CPSM beneficial |
| Work Environment | Engineering projects, technical negotiations, supplier evaluations | Order processing, vendor communication, procurement transactions |
| Industry Usage | Manufacturing, construction, engineering firms | Retail, manufacturing, government agencies |
Procurement Engineers focus on technical specifications, supplier evaluations, and engineering-related procurement, often requiring engineering credentials. Purchasing Specialists handle day-to-day buying activities, emphasizing transactional tasks and vendor management. Both roles are essential in procurement but differ in technical scope and responsibilities.
A procurement engineer is knowledgeable of the equipment, materials, and supplies used in industrial operations and can oversee the purchasing of technical equipment. In this career, you must evaluate suppliers and negotiate agreements, maintain inventory, determine the machinery needs of the company, identify ways to cut costs, and manage which suppliers and vendors with which the company continues to do business. Your goal is to achieve continuous quality, so you may also train team members on procurement strategies. Communication skills and the ability to analyze bills are vital for this career. Additional qualifications include a college degree in manufacturing engineering and knowledge of the industry in which you work.

Full-time
Re-posted 12 hours ago
8.6
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Requisition ID: 110000
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The buyer position manages the sourcing of goods, services, and projects while continuously identifying and implementing opportunities to lower total cost of ownership. Activities include participating in cross
functional project teams and executing sourcing strategies.
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