Procurement Specialist - Manufacturing
Kurt J Lesker Company•Pittsburgh, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
At Kurt J. Lesker Company, the Procurement Specialist supports the Manufacturing Division by sourcing materials and working with qualified suppliers to balance quality, value, and on-time delivery. The role supports sales, production, stocking, and service requirements, and contributes directly to manufacturing operations. The position is on-site.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of experience and/or education in procurement and inventory management.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Working knowledge of computer programs for word processing, email, and spreadsheets.
- Working knowledge of purchasing techniques, including RFQs, blanket orders, and product demand discounts that improve strategic costing capabilities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience purchasing raw materials such as steel, aluminum, and sheet stock.
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles.
Responsibilities
- Create and issue purchase orders to support sales, production, stocking, and service requirements.
- Respond to price and delivery requests for non-stocked items from Sales, Service, and Production.
- Evaluate stocking levels using historical demand and sales forecasts to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
- Negotiate with new and existing suppliers to achieve the best combination of cost, quality, lead time, and service.
- Manage supplier relationships, including performance, quality issues, on-time delivery, new supplier onboarding, and continuous improvement.
- Use purchasing and inventory management methods such as JIT and MRP.
- Maintain item master data and purchase order details for assigned products.
- Process supplier returns for credit, replacement, or repair.
- Partner with Accounting to ensure purchase order and financial transaction accuracy.
- Read and interpret drawings, material specifications, and bills of materials.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- On-site gym, wellness programs, and walking trails.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Paid time off and employee recognition programs.
- Electric vehicle charging stations and recycling initiatives.
- A collaborative, mission-driven culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
