Supply Chain Specialist

DRYTECH INC • New Hanover Township, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Drytech Inc. is seeking an organized, proactive Supply Chain Specialist to manage purchasing, material planning, supplier relationships, and production support. The role owns the purchasing process from material requirements through sourcing, purchase orders, supplier follow-up, and delivery, ensuring the right material is available at the right time and cost from capable, approved suppliers.

Drytech Inc. designs and manufactures engineered moisture-control and air-purification products for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. The company serves the U.S. Department of Defense, major aerospace and defense contractors, and industrial customers, and operates under an AS9100 Rev. D Quality Management System. This position is based on-site in Cookstown, New Jersey, reports to the Supply Chain Manager, and is full-time. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Occasional supplier visits or business travel may be required. Starting salary is $60,000 per year.

The position may involve ITAR/EAR-controlled products and technical data. Candidates must be eligible to access applicable controlled information and maintain confidentiality.

Requirements

• Strong organization, communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities independently.
• Accuracy with part numbers, specifications, pricing, quantities, and delivery requirements.
• Proficiency in Excel and Outlook.
• Willingness to learn Drytech products, manufacturing processes, ERP/MRP systems, and quality requirements.
• Eligibility to access applicable ITAR/EAR-controlled information and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• 2–5 years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, material planning, or manufacturing experience.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing.
• Knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, Bills of Material, and controlled drawings.
• Experience with supplier qualification and corrective action.
• DoD purchasing experience.
• Familiarity with CMMC/NIST SP 800-171.
• APICS/ASCM or similar certification.

Responsibilities

• Review MRP requirements, inventory, production schedules, and open orders to prioritize purchasing and anticipate shortages.
• Source materials and services; issue RFQs, evaluate quotations, negotiate pricing and lead times, and prepare purchase orders.
• Ensure supplier purchase orders communicate applicable drawings, revisions, specifications, certifications, quality clauses, and delivery requirements.
• Expedite critical and long-lead materials; maintain accurate supplier commitments and purchasing records.
• Maintain supplier relationships; address delivery, quality, pricing, and documentation issues; identify alternate sources and supply risks.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities through competitive sourcing, quantity discounts, blanket orders, and scheduled releases.
• Coordinate supplier evaluation with Quality and comply with the Approved Supplier List and AS9100 purchasing requirements.
• Obtain required supplier certifications and documentation; support traceability, corrective actions, and purchasing-related audits.
• Purchase MRO materials, tooling, and operational supplies; coordinate resolution of receiving discrepancies and supplier returns.

What This Job Offers

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