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Procurement Support Specialist

TEKsystems, Inc., Cornelius, OR, United States


Job Description
Responsible for sourcing, costing, and procuring materials and components required for custom and non-standard product configurations. This role works closely with Engineering, Sales, and Production to ensure accurate, competitive, and timely quotes while maintaining supplier alignment on cost, quality, and lead times. This position is critical in supporting revenue growth through responsive and accurate quoting, while ensuring procurement strategies align with operational capabilities and margin expectations.

Custom Quoting & Costing

Review custom quote requests from Sales and Engineering for non-standard products or configurations

Source materials and components required for custom builds

Develop accurate cost estimates including materials, lead times, and supplier constraints

Ensure quotes align with margin targets and company financial objectives

Provide timely responses to support Sales in meeting customer deadlines

Manage custom units through all phases of production

Supplier Engagement

Identify and engage suppliers for custom or unique components

Request and evaluate supplier quotes for cost, lead time, and feasibility

Negotiate pricing and terms for low-volume or custom orders

Maintain strong relationships with key vendors supporting custom work

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Engineering and Sales to understand design intent, specifications, and alternative solutions

Work with Production and Planning to validate feasibility and scheduling impacts

Support Sales and Customer Service with accurate lead times and cost breakdowns

Coordinate with Quality to ensure materials meet required standards and certifications

Procurement Execution

Convert approved quotes into purchase orders and ensure timely ordering of materials

Track and manage supplier commitments for custom orders

Expedite materials as needed to meet project timelines

Maintain accurate documentation within ERP (Business Central)

Process & Continuous Improvement

Develop and refine quoting and sourcing processes for efficiency and accuracy

Identify opportunities for cost savings or design standardization

Maintain a database of commonly sourced custom components and pricing history

Support ERP system improvements and data integrity

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred

3+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, quoting, or manufacturing environment preferred

Experience working with custom or engineered-to-order products strongly preferred

Familiarity with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics Business Central preferred)

Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Cornelius, OR.

Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $55,000.00 - $58,000.00/yr.

Health Benefits. Full‑time employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance on the first of the month following 60 days from hire date. 401(K) Retirement Plan: The Company will match 100% of an employee’s contribution up to 3% of their annual salary; as well as an additional 50% match for any contribution between 3% and 5%. Automatically enrolled with a 3% contribution. You have the option to opt out or update contributions. Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance: 100% covered through the company. Life Insurance: 100% covered through the company. Flex Spending Plan (FSA/HSA): Voluntary plan; yearly enrollment, employee choice of amount deduction. Oregon PMF: The total contribution is 0.983% which will be split between Employee 60% and Employer 40%.

Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Cornelius, OR.

Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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