Procurement Specialist

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Hiring Remotely in United States
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The Role
Creates and manages purchase orders, sources materials and labor, negotiates vendor pricing and lead times, tracks deliveries and fulfillment, coordinates procurement with project managers, and manages vendor returns, RMAs, credits, and part exchanges. The role also supports equipment rentals, subcontractors, permits, licenses, and purchasing decisions for sales orders.
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MCA, your trusted advisor for wireless communications, data, and security, is seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to support our fast-growing Security division.

 

MCA seeks team members who share our values: service, growth, teamwork, and safety. As a Military Friendly Employer, we welcome veterans, with over 250 already on board. Join us and become part of the MCA family, where we prioritize both work and enjoyment. We offer competitive compensation and benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Holiday Pay, Education Incentives, and more. 


WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

  • Create purchase orders.
  • Source materials, labor, and other required resources.
  • Negotiate pricing and lead times with vendors as needed.
  • Confirm and follow up on material orders and deliveries.
  • Oversee item fulfillment, including drop-ship orders, equipment rentals, subcontractors, permits, and licenses.
  • Perform PO confirmation and matching.
  • Manage advanced RMA PO creation and follow-up.
  • Plan material, labor, and other resources in coordination with project managers, including phased scheduling and ordering.
  • Approve RMA requests for vendor returns.
  • Manage the vendor RMA request process, providing information to offices and tracking credit or part exchanges.
  • Evaluate the role of Purchasing in adding parts to Sales Orders.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TEAM:

  • High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
  • Proven experience in procurement, supply chain, or purchasing.
  • Proficiency in procurement software and tools.
  • Familiarity with legal and ethical standards in procurement.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team and manage tasks under pressure.


YOUR ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:


The physical environment requires the employee to work inside.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear; lift (overhead, waist level) from the floor, bending, frequently utilize near vision use for reading and computer use; occasionally move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, and frequently position self to maintain computers or other equipment as needed.


TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:


Travel as necessary to support company and customer needs.


DIRECT REPORTS:


No Direct Reports 


WHO WE ARE:

Mobile Communications America, Inc. (MCA) provides wireless communication, data, and security solutions that enhance workplace safety, security, and efficiency nationwide. Customers trust us to provide a portfolio of turn-key systems, products, and services — including two-way radio communications, vehicle uplift, security video and access control systems, BDA/DAS, remote monitoring, GPS tracking, SCADA, dispatch, mass notification, and point-to-point wireless networks. Our more than 60,000 customers span industries such as public safety, commercial, manufacturing, education, healthcare, utilities, and government. In addition to being the largest Motorola partner in the U.S., MCA has strategic partnerships with over 1,000 major manufacturers to offer an extensive portfolio of products and technologies.  

WHAT WE BELIEVE:

We are better together through the MCA Way: living our core values of Service First, Growth, Teamwork, and Safety. We take our work and customers seriously and believe our best work can be fun. A component of our business that embodies the MCA advantage is our “Service First DNA” culture. Service isn’t just a motto for MCA, it’s an integral part of who we are and goes beyond our customers to our employees, partners, shareholders, and communities.  

NOTE: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demands required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

Mobile Communications America, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity workplace and is an Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity. At MCA, we are “better together.”


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Skills Required

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • Proven experience in procurement, supply chain, or purchasing
  • Proficiency in procurement software and tools
  • Familiarity with legal and ethical standards in procurement
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities
  • Ability to work effectively in a team and manage tasks under pressure
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The Company
HQ: Spartanburg, South Carolina
1,344 Employees

What We Do

We believe every workplace should be safe, secure, and efficient. As trusted advisors, we deliver integrated communication, connectivity, and security solutions with a Service First mindset – driven by a team that cares deeply about our customers and each other. Why MCA? At MCA, we help solve critical communication, connectivity, and security challenges with turnkey, integrated system solutions—from two-way radios and in-building wireless to video surveillance, access control, and more. MCA is built from over 50 companies with deep technical expertise and strong local roots. And we’re still growing—expanding our capabilities, our reach, and our team. Our 100+ Solution Centers bring together sales, installation, service, and customer operations teams to deliver seamless, nationwide support. Guided by our Service First value, we don’t just connect the wires and walk away—we provide customized solutions backed by deep expertise and lifecycle support. How can we help you?

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