Purchasing Analyst

Slip Robotics · Norcross, GA · 3 wk ago

On-siteOTHRFull-time

PO execution: turn MRP output, build plans and field-service demand into accurate, on-time POs. Confirm, track and expedite them through receipt, and escalate shortages early with options
Shortage prevention: maintain a weekly runout report covering what we'll run out of next, when, and what's on order to cover it. Monitor on-hand, on-order and safety stock levels
ECO execution: cancel, reschedule or re-quote affected POs quickly to limit excess and obsolete inventory
Data accuracy: keep item, vendor, lead-time and pricing data accurate in the ERP. Resolve receiving and invoice discrepancies with Receiving and Finance
ERP transition: test purchasing workflows in the new system, document how the process actually runs, and flag gaps before cutover
Supplier coordination: be the day-to-day contact for assigned suppliers. Request quotes, compare price and lead time, and track on-time delivery and quality issues with Quality
Reporting: build simple, repeatable reports on PO status, supplier on-time delivery and spend
Process simplification: remove or simplify steps in the purchasing process before anyone asks to automate them

2-4 years in purchasing, buying, procurement or materials planning, ideally in a hardware manufacturing environment
Hands-on experience running the full PO cycle in an ERP (creating, changing and closing POs), not just viewing reports
Persistent follow-through: you can track dozens of open orders at once without dropping any
Clear, direct communication with suppliers and internal teams, including delivering bad news early

Experience in robotics, automation, industrial equipment or another low-volume, high-mix hardware business
Familiarity with machined, sheet metal, fabricated and electrical components, and with reading basic drawings and BOMs
Experience going through an ERP implementation or system migration
Exposure to excess and obsolete inventory management or to ECO-driven purchasing changes

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