Procurement Specialist

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TECHEAD is seeking qualified applicants for the following Direct Hire position – Procurement Specialist / Richmond VA – (JOB-22398). If you are looking for a new opportunity and this position looks to be a fit, please apply to see the TECHEAD difference that has made us successful for 30+ years!

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Job Description:

Direct Hire
Location: Richmond, VA 100% – Onsite 

Our client is a premier, globally recognized parent corporation operating across the chemical, aerospace, defense, and specialty materials industries. 

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to ensure the continuous, cost-effective supply of a critical portfolio of raw materials, goods, and services. In this role, you will support global operations across production plants, contract manufacturing sites, R&D centers, and corporate business units.

The position manages a major portfolio with an annual spend exceeding $50 million, consisting of high-volume, business-critical materials. The ideal candidate will focus heavily on strategic sourcing, with the role balanced at approximately 60% strategic and 40% tactical procurement.

Key Responsibilities

• Supplier & Contract Management: Cultivate and manage key supplier relationships. Negotiate pricing, terms, and supply agreements to maximize commercial value, guarantee supply continuity, and maintain accurate data within the corporate ERP system.

• Market Analysis: Maintain a deep understanding of relevant raw material markets and global supply chains. Track external factors influencing availability and pricing to proactively anticipate and communicate market shifts.

• Sourcing Strategy: Identify, evaluate, and select strategic supply partners. Partner with the vendor network to discover innovative technologies and new supply sources that provide a competitive advantage.

• Long-Term Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies aligned with the company’s multi-year global and regional business plans.

• Forecasting & Budgeting: Formulate accurate volume and pricing forecasts for internal corporate planning and annual budgeting processes, while coordinating expectations directly with suppliers.

• Quality Assurance: Monitor vendor performance and product consistency using internal quality tracking systems. Collaborate closely with Process Technology, R&D, and Manufacturing teams to rapidly resolve any supplier quality issues.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with regional and global procurement colleagues to leverage organizational synergies and maximize the impact of strategic corporate initiatives.

• Risk Mitigation: Implement robust business continuity and risk-management strategies to safeguard the supply chain against disruptions.

• Business Intelligence: Provide actionable market insights, competitive analysis, and regulatory updates to internal business units, manufacturing leadership, and research teams.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education & Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Business, Economics, Mathematics, Chemistry, or a related field of study.

• Experience: 7+ years of relevant experience in corporate procurement, strategic sourcing, or highly relevant B2B industrial sales.

• Core Skills: Proven negotiation track record, strong communication skills, and exceptional organizational capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree such as a Master’s or an MBA.

• Direct procurement experience within the chemical, petroleum additive, or lubricant manufacturing industries.

• Professional supply chain certification (e.g., CPSM, CIPS, or equivalent).

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Uncompromising professional ethics and high personal credibility.

• Deep comprehension of market economics, cost structures, and value chains—ideally within chemical processing markets.

• Strong agility with the ability to manage fluid priorities and deliver on strict timelines.

• Excellent conflict resolution, consensus-building, and relationship management skills.

• Data-driven, analytical mindset with strong business acumen to link market trends to procurement strategies.

• Solid understanding of corporate contract drafting and contract management principles.

• Proficiency with standard corporate productivity applications and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.

TECHEAD’s mission is to make our on-site associates successful by placing them in the right environment so they can grow and prosper. How we treat and respond to our clients and employees is a reflection of who we are and makes us stand out from the rest. Keeping our business focused on building and maintaining relationships with our employees and clients is the key to our success. We won’t strive for anything less.

TECHEAD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

For more information on TECHEAD please visit www.techead.com.

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