Location: Onsite

Status Type: Full Time

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, operations, or related field or equivalent experience


• 4 years of purchasing/supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment


• Experience working in an ERP system


• Working knowledge of MRP, BOMs, and production planning concepts


• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills


• Effective communication skills with internal teams and external suppliers

Preferred:

• Experience purchasing direct materials in a manufacturing setting


• Familiarity with SAP purchasing transactions


• Experience supporting shortage resolution and production readiness


• APICS or related supply chain certification

Skills & Competencies:

• Material planning and shortage management


• Supplier coordination and escalation


• Data‑driven decision making


• Time management and prioritization


• Attention to detail


• Cross‑functional collaboration

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional interaction with production floor


• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time


• Must be able to work in an office and manufacturing environment


• Ability to constantly operate a computer and other office equipment, such as printer, telephone, etc.


• Position requires being physically present on the premises during regular company hours or as approved by management

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute purchase orders to support MRP requirements, production schedules, and inventory targets

• Monitor supplier performance related to delivery, quality, and cost


• Analyze demand, inventory levels, and lead times to prevent shortages and excess inventory


• Expedite materials and resolve supplier issues impacting production


• Review MRP messages and exception reports and take appropriate action


• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms within established guidelines


• Maintain accurate purchasing info records and master data in SAP


• Coordinate with suppliers on order confirmations, delivery schedules, and changes


• Support new part introduction, engineering changes, and supplier qualification activities


• Work with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies


• Participate in continuous improvement, cost reduction, and supplier development initiatives


• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and ethical standards