Materials & Purchasing Specialist

Superior Sales & Service • Plattsmouth Precinct, NE

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Superior Sales & Service is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Materials & Purchasing Specialist to support purchasing operations, inventory accuracy, and product data management within our manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for purchasing production materials, maintaining accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs), supporting inventory cycle counts, and ensuring purchasing records, ERP data, spreadsheets, and documentation remain accurate and up to date. Candidates must have hands-on experience using NetSuite or Oracle ERP systems in a purchasing, inventory, materials management, or manufacturing environment. Applicants without NetSuite or Oracle experience will not be considered. The ideal candidate understands how purchasing activities impact inventory levels, production requirements, and operational efficiency and is comfortable maintaining accurate data within an ERP system.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in purchasing, materials management, inventory control, or a related manufacturing support role.
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite or Oracle ERP systems.
• Experience maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing purchasing experience.
• Inventory cycle count experience.
• Understanding of MRP and material planning concepts.
• Experience working cross-functionally with production, engineering, accounting, and management teams.
• Knowledge of supplier management and procurement best practices.

Responsibilities

• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders for production materials and operational supplies.
• Monitor open purchase orders and proactively follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Communicate with vendors regarding pricing, lead times, availability, and order status.
• Develop and maintain positive supplier relationships.
• Coordinate with management to gather pricing, market, and supplier information to support purchasing decisions.
• Assist in resolving purchasing discrepancies, shortages, and delivery issues.
• Monitor inventory levels and material availability to support production requirements.
• Participate in inventory cycle counts and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and assist with corrective actions.
• Identify potential material shortages and communicate concerns proactively.
• Support inventory control processes that improve material accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Maintain and update Bills of Materials (BOMs) within the ERP system.
• Create and maintain accurate item master records, vendor information, and purchasing data.
• Ensure ERP data integrity across purchasing, inventory, and production records.
• Assist with process improvements related to ERP usage, reporting, and data management.
• Maintain purchasing files, reports, spreadsheets, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure records are complete, organized, and audit-ready.
• Generate purchasing, inventory, and material reports as requested.
• Document procedures and process updates to support operational consistency.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-matched 401(k) retirement plan
• Two (2) weeks of paid time off (PTO), with additional PTO earned based on length of service
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed