Purchasing Administrator

Exyte GmbH•Nampa, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Purchasing Administrator to join our Nampa, ID team. In this role, you will support manufacturing operations by ensuring the strategic sourcing, negotiation, and timely procurement of materials and services. You will play a key role in supplier performance management, inventory optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives within a safety-driven culture.

Requirements

0-3 years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Power BI preferred)
Experience working with ERP/MRP systems
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field
Experience with bill of materials (BOMs), forecasting, and inventory planning
Knowledge of lean inventory practices (Kanban, JIT)
Familiarity with supplier performance management programs

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end procurement activities including requisitions, purchase orders, and supplier coordination within the ERP system (Encompix)
Source and evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, delivery, and reliability
Conduct RFQs, quotation analysis, and negotiations for materials, equipment, and services
Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships and identify alternative and risk-mitigated supply sources
Monitor and score supplier performance (quality, delivery, responsiveness)
Lead supplier issue resolution including non-conforming material returns (RMA process)
Collaborate with suppliers on continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives
Maintain accurate inventory balances and ensure alignment with production demand
Establish and optimize min/max levels and Kanban systems
Support material forecasting and production scheduling requirements
Maintain data integrity within the ERP system (item master, lead times, pricing)
Partner with engineering, quality, production, and accounting teams to support operations
Coordinate engineering changes and supplier communication
Resolve invoice discrepancies and support month-end close activities
Utilize Excel and Power BI to analyze purchasing trends, inventory levels, and supplier performance
Generate and improve reporting to drive informed decision-making
Identify and implement process improvements across procurement and inventory functions
Act as an ERP (Encompix) subject matter resource, supporting system usage and optimization
Perform other related duties as required