Sources and purchases materials, components, and services for manufacturing operations. Manages purchase orders, supplier selection, negotiations, delivery, quality, and supplier performance. Coordinates with production, engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure material availability, expedite orders, support new product introductions, optimize inventory, and identify cost savings. Maintains procurement records and ERP/MRP data while supporting supplier audits, compliance, reporting, and continuous improvement.
Butcher Power Products (BPP) designs and manufactures mission‑critical and industrial power solutions for essential infrastructure nationwide. Headquartered in Sacramento, CA, our teams collaborate closely across engineering, manufacturing, and operations to build reliable, high‑quality systems and take pride in delivering work that truly matters.
Job Summary:
The Procurement Specialist is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and coordinating materials, components, and services required to support manufacturing operations. This role ensures timely delivery, cost effectiveness, quality compliance, and supplier performance while supporting production schedules and inventory objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Purchasing & Sourcing:
- Source, evaluate, and select suppliers for raw materials, components, and services.
- Prepare, issue, and manage purchase orders in accordance with company policies and approval requirements.
- Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms to achieve cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
- Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues related to quality, delivery, or pricing.
Manufacturing & Production Support:
- Coordinate closely with production planning, engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure material availability.
- Expedite materials as needed to support production schedules and minimize downtime.
- Support new product introductions by sourcing materials and coordinating supplier readiness.
Inventory & Cost Management:
- Maintain accurate purchasing records, pricing data, and supplier information.
- Assist with inventory control efforts, including demand forecasting and inventory optimization.
- Identify cost‑saving opportunities through supplier consolidation, alternate sourcing, and process improvements.
Supplier Management & Compliance:
- Maintain positive working relationships with approved suppliers.
- Ensure purchased materials and services meet quality, specification, and regulatory requirements.
- Support supplier audits, scorecards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Systems & Documentation:
- Use ERP/MRP systems to process purchase orders, track deliveries, and maintain data accuracy.
- Ensure purchasing documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with internal controls.
- Support audits and reporting related to purchasing activities.
Required Qualifications:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Understanding of procurement principles, sourcing, and supplier management.
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience purchasing for engineered or manufactured products.
- Familiarity with inventory management and production planning concepts.
- Experience supporting cost‑reduction or continuous improvement initiatives.
The base pay range for this role is $65,000 – $80,000 per year.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Butcher Power Products is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.
Compensation ranges are provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws.
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