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About the Role
The Fountainhead Group is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist to support manufacturing operations, strategic sourcing initiatives, and overall supply chain performance. This role is responsible for executing procurement activities, managing supplier relationships, driving cost and process improvements, and ensuring the timely availability of materials, equipment, and services.
Responsibilities
- Execute purchasing and sourcing activities for direct materials, MRO, capital equipment, tooling, and operational projects.
- Manage purchase orders from requisition through delivery while ensuring compliance with procurement procedures and production requirements.
- Source and evaluate suppliers, negotiate terms, and manage supplier relationships to achieve cost, quality, delivery, and service objectives.
- Collaborate with planning, operations, engineering, and warehouse teams to ensure material availability and support production schedules.
- Monitor supplier performance, lead times, inventory levels, and supply risks; proactively identify and implement solutions.
- Analyze pricing, market trends, and total cost of ownership to support informed sourcing decisions and cost-reduction initiatives.
- Maintain accurate procurement data, supplier records, purchase order information and purchasing activities within Epicor/Kinetic and other business systems.
- Serve as a trusted procurement resource, sharing best practices and helping strengthen procurement capabilities across the team.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Management, Purchasing, or a related field.
- An equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing procurement experience will be considered.
- Minimum of 5 years of purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or buying experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Proven experience negotiating with suppliers and managing supplier performance to support operational and business objectives.
- Strong understanding of procurement processes, inventory management, supply chain operations, and manufacturing environments.
- Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems; Epicor/Kinetic experience is a plus.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to evaluate costs, supplier performance, and market conditions.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.
- Experience supporting capital projects, MRO purchasing, or complex sourcing initiatives preferred.
- CPSM, CSCP, C-PSCM, or equivalent professional procurement certification preferred.
Skills
- Procurement
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supply Chain Management
- Negotiation
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Cost Analysis
- ERP/MRP Systems
- Epicor/Kinetic
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
- Communication
- Collaboration
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Onsite
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
- 5+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
Salary/Compensations
- USD $60,000.00/Yr. - USD $85,000.00/Yr.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement Savings
- Paid Time Off
About the Company
- The Fountainhead Group is a family-owned and operated company, dedicated to the success and longevity of our business, our employees, and our community.
- For over 130 years, FGI has been creating, innovating, and manufacturing liquid sprayer products for the world's top brands and retailers.
- Across four manufacturing and distribution centers in Central New York and Vandalia, Illinois, we’re committed to the betterment of our FGI Family of employees and our local community, supporting more than 350 local nonprofits through our robust philanthropy and volunteer programs.
- Company Website: https://www.thefountainheadgroup.com/
- Community Page: www.thefountainheadgroup.com/community
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/thefountainheadgroup
- YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPqJ4sm-Qvg
Equal Opportunity
- The Fountainhead Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (AAE/EEO) and ranked one of the Best Companies to Work for in New York State by the Society for Human Resource Management.
- All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, refugee or disability status.
- With over 12 languages spoken at FGI, regardless of language ability, education, or training, there is a place for you within the FGI Family!