Strategic Procurement Specialist

A day in this role

You kick off your morning scanning MRP messages, translating system signals into decisive actions. Purchase orders go out with precise pricing, quantities, specs, delivery dates, and terms. You check supplier acknowledgements, adjust pull-in requests, and feed confirmed dates back into the ERP so the broader supply chain team has accurate visibility. Midday brings a round of quote analysis and cost comparisons. In the afternoon, you resolve a receiving discrepancy, coordinate with Engineering on a spec update, and align with Production and R&D on upcoming needs. You wrap by reviewing supplier performance and cleaning up open-order balances and dates.

Core responsibilities

• Own purchasing for assigned materials, components, supplies, services—issuing POs and managing price, quantity, specifications, delivery schedules, and terms.
• Act promptly on MRP messages to keep supply aligned with plan.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships: call suppliers, request pull-ins, secure order acknowledgements, provide reliable delivery dates to the supply chain team, and update the ERP accordingly.
• Manage inventory for your portfolio to ensure the right part, right quantity, at the right time.
• Solicit, compare, and analyze supplier quotations to support competitive sourcing decisions.
• Keep open orders, pricing, quantities, balances, and delivery dates accurate and current.
• Troubleshoot receiving issues, missing documents, discrepancies, and quality concerns.
• Track and report supplier performance to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across Purchasing, Engineering, Production, and R&D to align on requirements and timing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related discipline preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant purchasing or sourcing experience.
• Strong computer proficiency and ERP familiarity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Proficiencies

• Supplier Management
• Vendor & Supplier Management
• Commodity Purchasing Experience

Important notes

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position described above and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

Physical requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Equal opportunity

Ultralife Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 315- 332-7100