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About The Position

Requirements

• 2+ years of purchasing, buying, or expediting experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel) and Microsoft Dynamics or a similar ERP system preferred.
• Knowledge of purchasing, expediting, and MRP processes.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to build strong relationships in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Internal candidates and those interested in developing their skills are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Generate, place, monitor, and expedite purchase orders for production materials, MRO, indirect purchases, and departmental requisitions using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Track purchase orders, ETAs, shipping updates, and supplier commitments to support production schedules.
• Research suppliers, pricing, and sourcing options to make timely, cost-effective purchasing decisions.
• Serve as the primary onsite contact for supplier deliveries, receiving issues, and production escalations.
• Manage vendor-managed inventory (VMI) programs, including consumables and hardware replenishment.
• Partner with Production, Sales, Purchasing, and suppliers to resolve supply chain issues and maintain inventory levels.
• Purchase finished goods based on MRP requirements and customer demand while maintaining accurate purchasing data in Business Central.
• Monitor inventory, open purchase orders, stock shortages, overstock, and partial receipts, and analyze reports to identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, ethical standards, and applicable regulations.
• Build strong supplier and cross-functional relationships while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.