Purchasing and Procurement Specialist

Omni Technologies•Miller Township, IN

4d•$62,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Omni Technologies is a design and manufacturing firm that supplies custom urethane parts to OEMs for packaging, processing, and industrial applications. The company emphasizes integrity, humility, ownership, long-term client partnerships, engineering and material-selection support, and innovative design. The Purchasing and Procurement Specialist independently coordinates purchases of raw materials, components, outside processing, supplies, and services needed to support manufacturing operations. The position manages purchase orders and supplier relationships, evaluates pricing and lead times, monitors inventory needs, and expedites materials to meet production schedules and customer commitments. The role works with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Finance, using computerized purchasing systems and judgment to balance cost, quality, and delivery.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of four years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including purchasing, procurement, materials management, inventory control, or closely related work.
Hands-on experience entering and managing purchase orders and using an ERP, MRP, purchasing, or inventory system.
Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Outlook, and Word; ability to maintain and analyze electronic records and spreadsheets.
Ability to multitask, organize competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain strong attention to detail.
Working knowledge of supplier lead times, inventory principles, pricing comparisons, and production material requirements.
Strong written and verbal communication, numerical reasoning, problem-solving, and vendor coordination skills.
Ability to work independently, exercise judgment within established purchasing authority, and maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, operations, or a related discipline.
Experience in engineered-to-order or custom manufacturing, machining, tooling, or outside processing.
Experience using Epicor Visual or a comparable manufacturing ERP system.
Ability to interpret bills of materials, part specifications, and basic technical drawings.
Experience negotiating supplier terms, evaluating supplier performance, and improving inventory or procurement processes.

Responsibilities

Prepare, issue, verify, and maintain purchase orders for materials, components, supplies, tooling, outside processing, and services.
Review production requirements, bills of materials, purchasing history, inventory availability, and supplier lead times to plan purchases.
Obtain and compare supplier quotations; negotiate pricing, lead times, and purchasing terms within established authorization limits.
Monitor open orders, confirm promised dates, expedite shortages, and communicate supply risks that could affect manufacturing schedules.
Maintain accurate supplier, part, pricing, order, and receipt information in the ERP/MRP system and promptly resolve data discrepancies.
Coordinate with Estimating and Sales to obtain supplier quotations for customer proposals and special orders.
Evaluate supplier delivery, quality, responsiveness, and cost performance; document concerns and recommend improvements or alternate sources.
Collaborate with Quality and Manufacturing to resolve nonconforming materials, shortages, returns, and supplier corrective actions.
Monitor material usage, reorder points, and inventory trends to reduce stockouts, excess inventory, and avoidable carrying costs.
Work with Finance to investigate purchase-order, receiving, and supplier-invoice discrepancies.
Analyze purchasing costs, price changes, and vendor options; identify and recommend measurable savings opportunities.
Prepare purchasing reports, maintain complete electronic records, and provide timely status updates to leadership.