Manufacturing Procurement Specialist

 

Location: Duluth, GA  

Department: Operations 

Reports to: Materials Manager

Direct Reports: None 

Type: Full-Time  

Status: Exempt

Schedule: Hybrid M-F (4 days in office; Friday remote)   

Compensation: $65,000 - $72,000 annually + Bonus

The Role

We're seeking a Manufacturing Procurement Specialist to play a key role in ensuring IPA has the right materials, from the right suppliers, at the right cost, and at the right time.

This position is responsible for strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiations, inventory optimization, and procurement process improvement that directly supports manufacturing operations.

Working closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and suppliers, you'll help strengthen our supply chain by reducing risk, improving supplier performance, controlling costs, and ensuring uninterrupted material availability.

This is an opportunity to make a measurable impact on operational performance while helping IPA scale for continued growth.  This role works directly from engineering designs and specifications — sourcing the components, parts, and materials needed to build and assemble equipment.

What You'll Do


* Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop suppliers based on cost, quality, delivery performance, business continuity, and long-term strategic value.


* Translate engineering drawings, specifications, and Bills of Material (BOMs) into sourcing requirements; identify and qualify suppliers capable of manufacturing or supplying to spec. 


* Negotiate supplier pricing, contracts, delivery schedules, payment terms, and service expectations to optimize total cost of ownership.


* Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while monitoring performance through scorecards, continuous feedback, and ongoing improvement initiatives.


* Develop dual-source strategies and alternative supply options to reduce single-source risk and improve supply chain resiliency.


* Partner with suppliers to resolve quality concerns, coordinate rejected material returns, and ensure appropriate supplier credits are received.


* Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain material availability while minimizing excess inventory and carrying costs.


* Manage purchasing activities and ensure procurement requirements are communicated effectively across internal stakeholders.


* Verify supplier invoices against purchase orders and contracts while partnering with Accounts Payable to ensure timely and accurate payment processing.


* Maintain accurate vendor, item, pricing, and transaction data within the ERP system (Rootstock/Salesforce) to support planning and operational accuracy.


* Own BOM-to-sourcing translation for new equipment designs, partnering with Engineering and Quality on data reconciliation and supplier identification for new parts and designs. 


* Assist with trade compliance activities ...