Purchasing Manager and Planning Coordinator

Chemtek • Durham, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Chemtek is seeking an accurate and organized Purchasing Manager to plan and purchase materials and equipment needed by the Production Team to meet its daily manufacturing schedule. Working with the Production Planner, the role determines material needs, places orders, and follows up until materials arrive. The position maintains accurate records, anticipates shortages, and raises delivery problems that could disrupt production. The role uses ACUMATICA, the company’s manufacturing ERP program, and provides backup to Production Planning by generating and closing work orders.

This is a full-time position based at Chemtek’s downtown Durham office in the American Tobacco Campus. The stated schedule is 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM daily.

Requirements

• Three years of work experience in purchasing.
• Accuracy with numbers, quantities, dates, and records.
• Ability to track several orders and deadlines at once.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfort using email, spreadsheets, and ERP business software.
• Enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in their work.
• Good follow-through and judgment to ask questions or raise concerns before they become bigger problems.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Two or more years of ACUMATICA ERP experience qualifies candidates for the stated $2,000 sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities

• Plan material and equipment needs to support the daily manufacturing schedule using ACUMATICA.
• Purchase raw materials, supplies, and equipment, and confirm they arrive when needed.
• Coordinate with the Production Team to ensure it has what it needs to meet daily goals.
• Communicate with vendors, suppliers, and carriers about orders, pricing, and delivery timing.
• Follow up on open purchase orders and flag delays before they affect production.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, and order records.
• Provide backup to Production Planning by generating and closing work orders.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• $2,000 sign-on bonus for candidates with 2+ years of ACUMATICA ERP experience.
• Company-funded QSEHRA health reimbursement benefit for eligible employees and family members.
• 401(k) with company contribution.
• Paid holidays, PTO, vacation, and sick leave.
• Eight additional paid days off during Chemtek’s Christmas holiday period.
• Free covered parking and walkable restaurants near the office.

What This Job Offers

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