Procurement Specialist

About Goodyear

We’re dedicated to producing, innovating, and servicing the best tires in the world. For over 125 years, Goodyear has led the way in developing smart solutions that shape the future of mobility. Today, we’re one global team united by bold thinking, relentless drive, and a passion to exceed expectations. If you’re ready to embrace change and make an impact in your career, let’s go.

Why This Role Matters

As a Procurement Specialist, you play a key role in supporting sourcing strategies and ensuring data accuracy across procurement systems. By coordinating supplier relationships, leading bid processes, and providing valuable business insights, you contribute directly to cost efficiency, operational excellence, and informed decision-making.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and coordinate the end-to-end bid process (RFIs, RFPs, validation) and support supplier negotiations

• Analyze bids, identify productivity opportunities, and contribute to sourcing recommendations

• Maintain accurate price information and supplier master data in SAP/MACOS, ensuring contract compliance

• Support forecasting activities and communicate inputs to Procurement Finance

• Provide business analysis and reporting on cost projections, risks, and productivity

• Maintain and analyze market intelligence (pricing trends, suppliers, technologies, logistics, competitive insights)

• Act as key contact for supplier relationship management (SRM), coordinating communications, corrective actions, and supporting payment/invoice processes

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

• Minimum 1 year of experience in procurement, supply chain, or a related field (internships considered)

• Solid understanding of business processes and procurement fundamentals

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with ability to handle multiple tasks

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); SAP or similar systems knowledge is a plus

• Analytical mindset, proactive attitude, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment

We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every listed qualification, we encourage you to apply.

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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 51 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to Goodyear.com.

Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.