Supply Chain & Purchasing Specialist

About the role

The Supply Chain & Purchasing Specialist owns site materials availability, inventory strategy, procurement execution, supplier performance management, and inbound logistics activities for raw materials, packaging components, and indirect materials. This position is accountable for ensuring uninterrupted material supply to support manufacturing operations while balancing inventory investment, service levels, supplier performance, and cost objectives.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain planning parameters including safety stock levels, reorder points, lead times, minimum order quantities, order multiples, and inventory policies.
• Negotiate supplier pricing, freight costs, payment terms, and commercial agreements within delegated authority.
• Determine material replenishment strategies and inventory positioning to support operational requirements and service level targets.
• Approve expediting activities and transportation alternatives within established budget parameters.
• Recommend sourcing strategies, supplier improvements, inventory optimization initiatives, and risk mitigation plans.
• Lead supplier escalations, recovery plans, and corrective action activities.
• Own inventory performance, supplier service levels, procurement effectiveness, and materials readiness metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Logistics, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in procurement, inventory management, supply chain, logistics, manufacturing operations, or materials planning.
• Experience managing inventory planning strategies, supplier relationships, procurement processes, and material replenishment programs.
• Experience negotiating supplier agreements, pricing structures, transportation services, and commercial terms.
• Experience with ERP systems, MRP planning tools, inventory management systems, and advanced Microsoft Excel applications.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to work within warehouse, manufacturing, and distribution environments as needed.