Procurement & Logistics Specialist
- Detroit, MI, United States
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Job details
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or logistics, ideally in a technical or manufacturing environment.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
As a Procurement & Logistics Specialist, you will manage purchasing, procurement, and logistics activities for Neura’s new U.S. facility. Responsibilities include sourcing parts and equipment, placing and tracking orders, coordinating with suppliers and freight carriers, and ensuring materials are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards. This is a hands-on role supporting U.S. operations and NeuraGym, with opportunities to grow as the organization expands.
Mission and Challenges
- Manage day-to-day purchasing, from requisition and purchase order through delivery and invoice matching.
- Source parts, materials, and equipment, and request and compare quotes from suppliers.
- Negotiate prices, lead times, and terms with suppliers, and escalate larger contracts to management.
- Identify and evaluate new domestic and international suppliers.
- Track open orders, follow up with suppliers on delays, and keep internal teams informed of delivery dates.
- Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, including booking carriers, comparing freight rates, and preparing shipping documents.
- Receive incoming goods: inspect deliveries, match them against purchase orders and packing slips, and resolve shortages, damage, and other discrepancies.
- Work with freight forwarders and customs brokers on international shipments, following U.S. import and export regulations.
- Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory records and support regular cycle counts.
- Follow safe material handling and storage practices in line with OSHA requirements.
- Work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Production, and Finance to understand needs and priorities.
What We Look Forward To
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent professional experience.
- 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or logistics, ideally in a technical or manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience with shipping and receiving, including working with carriers and freight forwarders.
- Familiarity with Incoterms, import and export documentation, and U.S. customs processes.
- Good negotiation skills combined with analytical, business-minded thinking.
- Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
- A structured, solution-oriented, and hands-on working style.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multiple internal teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- Experience in robotics, or high-tech industry.
- Experience sourcing from international suppliers.
- Experience in a fast-growing company or startup.
More about this job
Skills
- Procurement
- Logistics
- Material handling
- Supply chain management
- Shipping and receiving
- Documentation
- Negotiation
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Robotics