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Procurement Specialist
full-timeElmwood Park

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Location

Elmwood Park

Type

full-time

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Company Description

Kreisler Industrial Corporation, part of STS Aerospace, a division of Smiths Group plc, is a global leader in the Aerospace and Defense (A&D) sector specializing in the design, manufacture, and repair of advanced components for both commercial and defense platforms. As part of a multi-site organization, we are committed to operational excellence, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement across our global supply chain.  Guided by our mission-Service and Solutions Above All-we are driving our One Aerospace transformation and implementing Epicor Kinetic ERP to enable world-class performance.

Job Description

We are seeking a results-driven Procurement Specialist to join our Northern New Jersey facility. This role operates within a matrix reporting structure-functionally aligned and reporting to the Senior Global Supply Chain Manager for global sourcing and compliance, while supporting operational day-to-day site needs.

Responsible for end-to-end supply chain activities including material coordination, supplier and inventory management, this role ensures timely material availability, regulatory compliance, and alignment with global procurement policies and procurement strategies while supporting site-level operation priorities.

  • Implement strategic sourcing initiatives to support organizational goals.
  • Manage sourcing for raw material and services balancing cost, quality and delivery and commercial needs.
  • Execute purchasing strategies in line with global and on-site standards.
  • Negotiation planning
  • Resolve supply chain disruptions quickly.
  • TCO modeling focused on purchase price, logistics and inventory carrying cost, quality and failure risk, EOL and obsolescence, supplier transition costs.
  • Should‑cost, price/cost variance analysis, target cost and cost breakdowns for top line and or program.
  • Make‑vs‑buy assessments and sourcing decisions.
  • Sensitivity & scenario analysis to evaluate effect of change.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain within aerospace or a regulated industry.
  • Proven track record managing complex commercial and defense contracts.
  • Hands-on experience with supplier qualification, ASL/AVL management, and compliance audits.
  • Demonstrated success in cost reduction initiatives and supplier performance improvement.
  • Experience supporting ERP implementation or working in ERP environments (Epicor Kinetic preferred).
  • Proficient in the full Microsoft Office Suite, including advance excel functions (pivot tables, WLOOKUP) work and PowerPoint. Experience in Microsoft Power BI desired.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Engineering is preferred; however, candidate with relevant work experience will also be considered.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)

  • Grade: 12
  • Employee Group: Permanent
  • Global Region: North America
  • Other facts

    Tech stack
    Procurement,Purchasing,Supply Chain Management,Supplier Management,Inventory Management,Cost Reduction,Negotiation,Compliance Audits,ERP Implementation,Microsoft Office,Excel,Power BI,Sourcing,Material Coordination,Contract Management,Regulatory Compliance

    About Smiths Group

    As a global leader in threat detection and screening technologies, every minute of every day Smiths Detection's technologies and people make the world a safer place.

    Our experience and history across more than 70 years at the frontline, enables us to deliver the solutions needed to protect society from the threat and illegal passage of explosives, prohibited weapons, contraband, toxic chemicals and narcotics.

    For more information visit www.smithsdetection.com

    At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our careers website or LinkedIn.

    Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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    Industry: Security and Investigations

    What you'll do

    • The Procurement Specialist is responsible for end-to-end supply chain activities, ensuring timely material availability and regulatory compliance. This role also involves implementing strategic sourcing initiatives and managing sourcing for raw materials and services.

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    Why join Smiths Group as a Procurement Specialist?

    Smiths Group is a leading Security and Investigations company.

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    The Procurement Specialist position at Smiths Group is based in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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