Position Summary
Responsible for executing day-to-day purchasing activities to ensure timely availability of materials in support of production schedules and customer demand. This role focuses on transactional purchasing, supplier coordination, order management, and inventory support, while contributing to cost, quality, and delivery performance.
Key Responsibilities
Purchasing & Order Management
- Issue and manage purchase orders based on MRP, forecasts, and production requirements
- Process purchase requisitions, ensuring completeness and accuracy of supplier, pricing, and delivery data
- Review and confirm order acknowledgments for accuracy (price, quantity, delivery dates)
- Maintain purchasing data within ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP)
Supplier Coordination & Performance
- Communicate with suppliers regarding order status, pricing, and delivery performance
- Expedite deliveries to meet production schedules and customer commitments
- Support supplier onboarding to automated systems (e.g., EDI) where applicable
- Escalate supply risks or constraints per defined processes
Issue Resolution
- Resolve routine supply issues related to delivery, quality, and invoicing discrepancies
- Investigate and resolve invoice and goods receipt discrepancies in coordination with internal teams
- Support complaint handling and supplier corrective actions
Inventory & Planning Support
- Monitor inventory levels and support efforts to minimize shortages, excess, and obsolescence
- Ensure alignment between supply, demand, and production schedules
- Support schedule adherence and delivery reliability KPIs
Commercial & Cost Activities
- Conduct price inquiries and support cost reduction initiatives
- Participate in price negotiations within defined authority levels
- Support framework agreements and ensure continuity of supply contracts
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Collaborate with Planning, Production, Quality, Engineering, and Accounting to support operational needs
- Coordinate technical changes, including communication of engineering updates to suppliers
- Support new product introductions, prototype sourcing, and supplier readiness
Administrative & Process Support
- Maintain accurate records and documentation for purchasing activities
- Coordinate supplier visits and general correspondence
- Ensure compliance with approved supplier lists and company purchasing procedures
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 2–5 years of purchasing or supply chain experience
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems
- SAP Experience Required
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
