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Retained Recruitment for Procurement / Purchasing Specialists

Procurement Specialists manage the sourcing and purchasing of materials, components, and services that manufacturing operations depend on. Found through dedicated retained search — not job boards.

Retained Only 21–40 Day Placement 90-Day Guarantee $58,000 – $95,000
BuyerSenior BuyerPurchasing AgentCategory ManagerStrategic Sourcing Specialist

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What Does a Procurement / Purchasing Specialist Do?

Managing supplier relationships and purchase order activity, executing strategic sourcing processes for assigned categories, negotiating supplier terms and pricing, managing supplier performance scorecards, supporting new product sourcing, processing and expediting purchase orders, and contributing to inventory and working capital management.

What We Screen For

3–6 years of manufacturing purchasing or procurement experience, ERP system proficiency (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent), negotiation and contract management skills, and knowledge of the relevant commodity category. APICS CPIM or CPSM certification is valued.

💡 Hiring Insight

Procurement specialists who have conducted a formal RFQ and competitive bid process — not just renewed existing supplier contracts — demonstrate a cost discipline and sourcing rigour that delivers ongoing savings rather than just transactional purchasing.

Typical Compensation
$58,000 – $95,000
Strategic sourcing experience, CPSM certification, and commodity-specific expertise command the top of this range.
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Recruiting a Procurement / Purchasing Specialist — FAQ

Most Procurement / Purchasing Specialist searches are completed within 21–40 business days. We provide a realistic timeline at the start of every engagement and weekly progress updates throughout.
3–6 years of manufacturing purchasing or procurement experience, ERP system proficiency (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent), negotiation and contract management skills, and knowledge of the relevant commodity category. APICS CPIM or CPSM certification is valued.
Procurement specialists who have conducted a formal RFQ and competitive bid process — not just renewed existing supplier contracts — demonstrate a cost discipline and sourcing rigour that delivers ongoing savings rather than just transactional purchasing. A retained search means one dedicated recruiter works exclusively on your role — passive outreach, credential screening, and a curated shortlist.
Every permanent retained placement includes a 90-day guarantee. If the placed professional departs or is released within 90 days for covered reasons, we conduct a full replacement search at no additional fee.
Compensation typically ranges from $58,000 – $95,000. Strategic sourcing experience, CPSM certification, and commodity-specific expertise command the top of this range. Every retained search includes real-time compensation benchmarking.
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