Purchasing Specialist

About the role

Purchasing Specialist position available to support production schedules while maximizing plant efficiencies and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Plan and control appropriate levels of inventory to support production, including cycle count program.
• Liaison between scheduler and vendor for needed info (delivery dates/tracking, etc).
• Initiate, review, and process purchase requisitions.
• Review SAP requirements and issue PO’s per scheduled dates.
• Coincordinate with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
• Communicate with vendors - service, quality and expectations.
• Research new parts needed, get quotes, initiate MDX request for new part setup.
• Confirm delivery dates of PO with vendors for each line, each PO, follow up late PO’s with vendors.
• Reconcile blocked invoices daily.
• Vendor record maintenance including set up new vendors as needed (Send vendor packet, follow up, enter in SAP, submit for approval) and communicate with vendors service, quality and expectations.
• Develop and maintain all master data related to planning, such as safety stock, lead times and lot size.
• Support inventory management directives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)
• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing
• 2-5 years of experience in a plastics or fabrication environment (preferred)

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree (Required), Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)
• Work Experience: 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing, 2-5 years of experience in a plastics or fabrication environment (preferred)

Skills

• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with SAP

Benefits

• Clean, safety-first work environment
• Opportunities to lead, train, and advance
• Team-oriented culture that values expertise
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K with Company Match
• Annual Incentive Plan

Pay

Competitive pay

Schedule

Stable, first-shift schedule with work-life balance

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K with Company Match
• Annual Incentive Plan
• And much more!