Purchasing Specialist (#9c84)

NextDeavor offers a contract-to-hire opportunity with the potential for extended or permanent full-time employment at a well-established corporation.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental benefits for contract employees
• Paid sick leave eligibility contingent on state of residence
• Optional 401k Plan (excludes employer match)

Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders and follow up with suppliers to confirm status and delivery commitments
• Monitor material needs, delivery timing, and potential supply constraints to protect production schedules
• Ensure internal customer dates are accurately populated and maintained to support planning activities
• Coordinate with planning, production, materials, and procurement teams to resolve purchasing or scheduling issues
• Escalate shortages, late deliveries, or planning concerns as they arise
• Maintain accurate purchasing and planning information in business systems
• Provide general administrative and transactional support related to purchasing and materials planning

Requirements

• 1+ year in a manufacturing business role; supply chain experience preferred
• Prior experience in purchasing, supply chain, materials planning, production planning, or manufacturing support preferred
• Bachelor’s degree (Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field preferred)
• Strong attention to detail with purchase orders, dates, schedules, and material requirements
• Effective communication skills for working with internal teams and external suppliers
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook
• Ability to support multiple priorities across value streams and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Pay

$24.00 - $30.00/hour

Schedule

Standard daytime shift (5x8 days), onsite