Purchasing Specialist – Manufacturing Facility

Job Summary

In this Purchasing Specialist role, you will play a critical part in supporting production by managing the procurement of high-value, low-volume components that serve as the backbone of our machines, including parts that can exceed $1M+ in value. This role drives material flow from source to dock through strong supplier coordination and data-driven decisions, with a focus on improving responsiveness, cost, quality, and continuity of supply.

Key Responsibilities

• Support a lean, responsive, and resilient flow of materials and services for the facility from source to dock and other required delivery points.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, inventory optimization, and quality improvement while applying sound business judgment and risk awareness.
• Operate and monitor supply network procurement activities to help meet response time, cost, quality, and lean performance targets that support efficient facility operations.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve facility-specific supplier issues quickly and effectively.
• Coordinate with logistics and planning teams to support delivery timing, material availability, and continuity of supply.

Required Skills

• Process Management: Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes.
• Data-driven Decision Making: Knowledge of the data-driven decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to gather and analyze data to make organizational decisions that align with strategic business objectives and goals.
• Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• Supplier Management - MFG: Knowledge of processes and methods to effectively manage business relationships and transactions with suppliers of raw materials or product components; ability to apply related knowledge, experience and skills into real practice.

Summary

• Pay Range: $97,530.00 - $146,290.00
• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits; Paid time off plan; 401(k) savings plans; Health Savings Account (HSA); Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs); Health Lifestyle Programs; Employee Assistance Program; Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts; Career Development; Incentive bonus; Disability benefits; Life Insurance; Parental leave; Adoption benefits; Tuition Reimbursement