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Sr. Procurement Specialist

Dorman Products
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Pennsylvania, Colmar
Jul 20, 2026
Dorman was founded on the belief that people should have greater freedom to fix motor vehicles. For over 100 years, we have been driving new solutions, releasing tens of thousands of aftermarket replacement products engineered to save time and money, and increase convenience and reliability. Founded and headquartered in the United States, we are a pioneering global organization offering an always-evolving catalog of automotive, heavy-duty and specialty vehicle products. Today, we have more than 3,800 employees across 29 different locations, with a family of brands that also includes SuperATV and Dayton Parts. Teaching a revenue of $2.13 billion in 2025, Dorman is publicly traded under the stock ticker DORM. Everyone who works at Dorman is called a Contributor. We need everyone, regardless of role and experience, to contribute to our success. That means everyone has a unique ability to make an impact on the business. We encourage all our Contributors to bring their authentic selves to work. The freedom to pursue new ideas, offer different perspectives, and grow in your career is fundamental to working at Dorman. Job Summary Dayton Parts, Driven by Dormanis looking for a Sr. Procurement Specialist who will provide procurement direction to the Cross-Functional Teams and Procurement Department to ensure optimal sourcing decisions for complex and/or critical categories with little to no oversight. Must be able to perform and respond in an extremely fast-paced, flexible, team-oriented, and collaborative environment. This is a hybrid role based in Colmar, PA. Primary Duties Develop strategic initiatives that monitor and improve Supplier performance by creating and executing corrective action and continuous improvement plans. Keeping Asia Contributors aware and involved in our sourcing strategies and leveraging them when necessary. Challenging the suppliers on costing when appropriate. Stocking program management, optimization and recommendations. ROI procurement decisions- challenging decisions where appropriate. Work with planning to recommend any hedge buy/ safety stock updates/mrpcontroller changes based on supplier knowledge. Identify and develop sourcing plans for key commodities and/or products using strategic thinking andcross functional collaboration. Identify and deliver cost reduction commitments through the identification and development and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives. Evaluate and select suppliers to support both new product development and cost savings initiatives based on total cost and performance analysis. Identify and negotiate with suppliers to provide the best pricing, serviceability and quality leveraging tools such as commodity trends and market conditions. Support development and deployment of a Supplier Relationship Management program to manage all interactions with suppliers and ensures alignment with company and product strategies. Qualifications Must be detail-oriented, highly organized, resourceful, and work well within a team environment. Ability to initiate, communicate, and take action to resolve issues both internally and externally. Ability to manage and analyze large volumes of data. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite -Advanced Excel skills preferred. Proficiency within ERP/MRP environments. Ability to integrate with the cultural environment of the global supply base and Dorman international Offices. Ability to network within a cross-functionalenvironment. Must adhere to and maintain ethical business standards and make unbiased business decisions. Experience with manufacturing processes, SAP, Business Objects, and Automotive/Electronics background preferred. Physical Requirement: Capability to lift 20 pounds. Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach, swivel, carry items from one building to another, and speak and actively listen. Noise level is usually moderate. Education / Experience Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with concentration in one or more of the following disciplines: Management, Supply Chain, Operations, Business. 3-5 years' experience as a business professional or military office. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $83,600 to $124,300. This role is also eligible for a bonus. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Compensation decisions are made based on the specific facts and circumstances of each role and candidate. #LI-MM1 As a Dorman US contributor, you (and eligible dependents, as applicable) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid time off (sick/vacation), and Paid Parental Leave. U.S. employees are entitled to paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off starting in their first year of employment depending on hire date. You are also able to participate in our 401k retirement plan (with company match and profit-sharing) and Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Dorman Products is an equal opportunity employer; we value a combination of ideas, perspectives, and cultures at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V. www.DormanProducts.com Nearest Major Market: Philadelphia Job Segment: Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Buyer, Relationship Manager, Supply Chain, Operations, Customer Service