Procurement Specialist

Cumberland Additive•Pflugerville, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Specialist supports day-to-day procurement activities to ensure timely purchase and delivery of goods and services necessary for business operations and fulfillment of customer orders. This position is based out of the Pflugerville, TX headquarters and also supports our facility in Pittsburgh, PA. The ideal candidate has experience in a manufacturing and/or production environment with purchase order creation, supplier follow-up, and organization of records related to purchases. Strong attention to detail, time management, and clear communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders are essential.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Minimum of 2 years of purchasing, procurement, or buyer experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of purchase order processes, supplier communications, and basic procurement recordkeeping.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook; experience with MRP/ERP systems required.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
U.S. person status is required due to ITAR regulations.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
Experience in a manufacturing environment related to Additive Manufacturing, metal fabrication, machining, or similar.
Familiarity with AS 9100 or other quality management system environments.

Responsibilities

Requesting quotations from approved suppliers for goods and services.
Creating and issuing purchase orders in accordance with established procedures.
Following up on open purchase orders, expediting as needed, and confirming on-time delivery.
Maintaining accurate purchase order records in the ERP/MRP system.
Receiving and filing outside processing test reports and disseminating to the appropriate team members.
Resolving routine invoice questions or discrepancies with suppliers and the internal accounting team.
Maintaining organized procurement records, supplier files, and certifications.
Supporting new supplier onboarding documentation and upkeep of the Approved Supplier List (ASL).
Gathering supplier performance data (on-time delivery, quality issues) to support Supplier Scorecard reporting.
Assisting in periodic supplier evaluations and re-qualifications.
Supporting the Purchasing process within the AS 9100 Quality Management System.
Providing order status updates to operations, engineering, project management, and inventory team members.
Coordinating with shipping/receiving on incoming material and OSP returns.
Supporting inventory thresholds and reorder triggers for raw materials, hardware, and consumables.
Escalating supply issues that may impact production schedule.