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Procurement & Sourcing Specialist
Job Location:
Job Location:
Lansing, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
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Posted:
5 September 2026 (10 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
3 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Procurement & Sourcing Specialist
Who we are
We are a team of scientists engineers technicians and innovators dedicated to changing the world by developing medical isotopes to treat and eradicate cancer. We believe in building an environment where collaboration curiosity and camaraderie thrive. We also enjoy darts cornhole ping-pong chili cook-offs and other fun events that makes our company a community where we make a life not just a living.
Who you are
You are someone who enjoys bringing structure foresight and good judgment to complex purchasing decisions. You naturally look beyond the immediate transaction to understand how cost timing quality supplier performance and business needs connect.
You are collaborative and relationship-oriented. You are a thoughtful and confident negotiator who can balance Niowaves interests with the importance of building strong reliable supplier partnerships. You value accuracy and accountability while also looking for opportunities to improve processes use data more effectively and anticipate risks before they become problems. Words that describe you include resourceful analytical collaborative accountable pragmatic and dependable.
What you can expect to work on
The Procurement & Sourcing Specialist oversees end-to-end procurement across production materials non-production goods and services Maintenance Repair and Operations (MRO) materials facility needs and capital equipment. This role partners to ensure reliable supply effective supplier relationships compliant purchasing practices and cost-effective acquisition of goods services and long-term capital assets across Niowaves operations.
- Manages and sources end-to-end procurement of raw materials components MRO materials equipment and services to support Niowaves production schedules research and development programs facility operations maintenance needs and new product launches
- Leads procurement of capital assets including production equipment facility upgrades and technology systems from requirements development through supplier selection contracting delivery installation and post-purchase support
- Collaborates with engineering operations maintenance finance and other stakeholders to define purchasing and CAPEX requirements develop RFPs/RFQs evaluate supplier proposals and support long-range business needs
- Negotiates pricing contracts delivery terms warranty provisions lease arrangements and other commercial terms to achieve cost savings manage risk and secure reliable supply
- Analyzes historical usage forecasts production plans and maintenance requirements to optimize inventory levels anticipate demand and reduce risk of production downtime
- Manages supplier/vendor performance including on-time delivery in full quality issues invoicing purchase price variance (PPV) installation timelines warranty terms and post-purchase support
- Coordinates with logistics to manage required documentation delivery schedules customs clearance installation logistics and contract compliance for imported equipment and materials
What you need to succeed
- Embraces and models the Niowave Core Values of Teamwork Courage Integrity and Upright Zeal
- Understands how to integrate into a new team/organization appreciates the history of current state know how and when to make suggestions as well as using just the right pace to reach the improved future state
- Understands your own communication and learning styles can assess others styles and is able to find the right path to best connect with colleagues
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Operations Management Business Administration or related field
- 6 - 8 years of progressively responsible procurement sourcing or supply chain experience across direct materials indirect goods and services MRO facilities and/or capital equipment; experience spanning multiple procurement disciplines is strongly valued
- Demonstrated experience with the following:
- Negotiating supplier contracts commercial terms and complex purchases; experience with high-value capital equipment or projects preferred
- Formal purchasing management software (e.g. ERP/MRP systems) and maintaining accurate purchasing or supplier master data
- Managing supplier performance sourcing initiatives competing priorities and cross-functional procurement projects
- Application of continuous improvement principles to procurement materials or supply chain processes
- Managing regulated-industry procurement requirements compliance expectations and best practices
- Hands-on utilization of lean manufacturing principles for continuous process improvements (Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing 5S)
Great to have
- Anchor10 years of progressively responsible procurement or supply chain experience; particularly experience spanning direct indirect MRO/facilities and capital equipment procurement
- CPIM CSCP ISM CPP or similar supply chain certification
- Experience with the following:
- Life Sciences or Medical Device Industry
- NRC or FDA-regulated industry (e.g. pharmaceuticals medical devices nuclear materials or similar)
- Quality systems and regulated procurement environments
- ERP implementation
Other things to know
- Full-time position
- The companys standard operating hours are Monday thru Friday 6:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. with production related activities requiring 24/7/365 shifts
- This position will have regular working hours Monday - Friday within the standard operating hours
- There is an expectation of adjusting working hours outside the standard hours to meet operational requirements as needed
- Niowave has multiple locations within the Lansing area and travel between locations is expected in the role
- Additional travel related to supply acquisition vendor management etc. may be required
Please provide a cover letter specifically describing the nature of your background and experience as it relates to this position.
Required Experience:
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