| Location: Onsite Status Type: Full Time QUALIFICATIONS Required: - Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, operations, or related field or equivalent experience
- 4 years of purchasing/supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience working in an ERP system
- Working knowledge of MRP, BOMs, and production planning concepts
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
- Effective communication skills with internal teams and external suppliers
Preferred: - Experience purchasing direct materials in a manufacturing setting
- Familiarity with SAP purchasing transactions
- Experience supporting shortage resolution and production readiness
- APICS or related supply chain certification
Skills & Competencies: - Material planning and shortage management
- Supplier coordination and escalation
- Data‑driven decision making
- Time management and prioritization
- Attention to detail
- Cross‑functional collaboration
Physical Requirements: - Occasional interaction with production floor
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
- Must be able to work in an office and manufacturing environment
- Ability to constantly operate a computer and other office equipment, such as printer, telephone, etc.
- Position requires being physically present on the premises during regular company hours or as approved by management
RESPONSIBILITIES - Execute purchase orders to support MRP requirements, production schedules, and inventory targets
- Monitor supplier performance related to delivery, quality, and cost
- Analyze demand, inventory levels, and lead times to prevent shortages and excess inventory
- Expedite materials and resolve supplier issues impacting production
- Review MRP messages and exception reports and take appropriate action
- Negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms within established guidelines
- Maintain accurate purchasing info records and master data in SAP
- Coordinate with suppliers on order confirmations, delivery schedules, and changes
- Support new part introduction, engineering changes, and supplier qualification activities
- Work with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies
- Participate in continuous improvement, cost reduction, and supplier development initiatives
- Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and ethical standards
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