Purchasing Specialist – Manufacturing

Purple Cow Recruiting•Fort Worth, TX

just now•Onsite

About The Position

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Purchasing Specialist for a full-time, on-site opportunity in Fort Worth, Texas. This position supports manufacturing operations through hands-on procurement of electronic components, mechanical parts, consumables, and other production materials while coordinating with domestic and international suppliers. The Purchasing Specialist manages procurement activities to support the timely, cost-effective, and high-quality acquisition of materials, components, and services required for manufacturing operations. The position has a strong focus on material control, supplier coordination, purchase-order management, inventory availability, and procurement data accuracy. This role works extensively with electronic components, mechanical parts, and related manufacturing materials sourced from global suppliers, including vendors in Asia and North America. The Purchasing Specialist will also work cross-functionally with production, engineering, logistics, and finance to maintain material availability and support operational requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a Related Field REQUIRED
2–4 Years of Purchasing or Procurement Experience REQUIRED
Electronics or Manufacturing Procurement Experience REQUIRED
Experience Purchasing Electronic Components, Mechanical Parts, or Manufacturing Materials REQUIRED
ERP System Experience – SAP or Similar REQUIRED
Purchase Order Processing and Management Experience REQUIRED
Material Master Data Management Experience REQUIRED
Supplier / Vendor Management Experience REQUIRED
Inventory and Material Availability Management Experience REQUIRED
Strong Negotiation, Analytical, and Problem-Solving Skills REQUIRED
Strong Written and Verbal English Communication Skills REQUIRED
Mandarin Language Proficiency REQUIRED
Ability to Work Fully On-Site in Fort Worth, TX REQUIRED
Ability to Commute Reliably to ZIP Code 76177 REQUIRED
Candidates must have hands-on procurement experience using SAP or a comparable ERP system. Experience should include purchase-order processing and procurement workflows rather than general exposure to an ERP system.
This position requires hands-on purchasing experience within electronics or manufacturing. General administrative, logistics, warehouse, or supply-chain experience without direct purchasing/procurement responsibility does not satisfy the core requirement.

Nice To Haves

Global Sourcing Experience Preferred
Working Knowledge of International Trade Regulations Preferred
Import / Export and Customs Compliance Knowledge Preferred
Experience communicating with suppliers in Asia is particularly valuable for this position.

Responsibilities

Purchase electronic components, mechanical parts, consumables, and manufacturing materials
Issue and manage purchase orders through ERP systems
Monitor purchase orders to support on-time material delivery
Maintain accurate purchasing and order documentation
Verify material master data before purchase-order release
Maintain accurate purchase codes, lead times, minimum order quantities (MOQ), pricing, and vendor codes
Monitor inventory levels and material availability
Track daily material shortages
Respond quickly to material shortages and supply issues
Coordinate procurement activities with manufacturing requirements
Develop and maintain productive relationships with domestic and global suppliers
Work with suppliers located in Asia and North America
Monitor supplier delivery performance
Evaluate supplier performance against delivery expectations
Follow up on supplier performance issues
Initiate and track corrective actions when required
Support supplier selection and evaluation activities
Assist with pricing, lead-time, and purchasing negotiations
Coordinate supplier communication to support production schedules and material availability
Support inventory management and demand-planning activities
Monitor material availability against production requirements
Help prevent production shortages and excess inventory
Track lead times and purchasing requirements
Maintain accurate material and vendor information within ERP systems
Coordinate resolution of material issues affecting manufacturing operations
Work closely with production teams to understand material requirements
Partner with engineering on component and material needs
Coordinate with logistics regarding incoming materials and global supply activity
Work with finance to support accurate purchasing and procurement processes
Align procurement activities with operational and production requirements
Support procurement activities involving international suppliers and should understand the fundamentals of international trade, import/export processes, and customs compliance.