Material Expediter

SAIC • North Charleston, SC

10h • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC Is a Material Expediter to provide logistics support at a Customer Site in North Charleston, SC. This position is full time and in person. The successful candidate's primary focus will be procurement, including day-to-day purchasing and supplier management. You will also provide support to logistics and other areas when procurement needs are met. Your responsibilities will include:

Procurement:
Order Coordination: Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including placing and following up on orders with vendors, buyers, and internal teams.
Supplier Management: Research, evaluate, and establish relationships with potential suppliers, assessing their quality, reliability, and pricing.
Documentation: Prepare and process purchase orders, requisitions, bids, and allocate bank statements accurately and efficiently.
Tracking & Reporting: Maintain detailed procurement trackers and generate weekly status reports, ensuring adherence to schedules, compliance, and procurement requirements.

Logistics & Coordination:
Materials Oversight: Oversee the movement, receiving, and distribution of materials to ensure smooth production processes.
Interdepartmental Collaboration: Work closely with production, logistics, and engineering teams to ensure all resources are available when needed.
Shipping Schedules: Prepare and manage shipping schedules while evaluating production timelines to synchronize material flow with operational goals.
Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels and create actionable reports on material status and production records.

Continuous Improvement:
Research industry trends, customer needs, and competitor practices to improve processes and strengthen the organization's competitive position.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Two (2) years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or logistics.
• Demonstrated experience working with vendors to ensure prompt and accurate deliveries of goods.
• Knowledge of CMPro.
• MUST BE A US CITIZEN WITH THE ABILITY TO OBTAIN A PUBLIC TRUST CLEARANCE

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including placing and following up on orders with vendors, buyers, and internal teams.
• Research, evaluate, and establish relationships with potential suppliers, assessing their quality, reliability, and pricing.
• Prepare and process purchase orders, requisitions, bids, and allocate bank statements accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain detailed procurement trackers and generate weekly status reports, ensuring adherence to schedules, compliance, and procurement requirements.
• Oversee the movement, receiving, and distribution of materials to ensure smooth production processes.
• Work closely with production, logistics, and engineering teams to ensure all resources are available when needed.
• Prepare and manage shipping schedules while evaluating production timelines to synchronize material flow with operational goals.
• Monitor inventory levels and create actionable reports on material status and production records.
• Research industry trends, customer needs, and competitor practices to improve processes and strengthen the organization's competitive position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED