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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years of relevant experience in procurement, supply chain, or materials management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Strong knowledge Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good planning, organizational and execution skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and established goals and objectives in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior SAP experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute purchase orders for assigned material categories, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with production schedules.
• Monitor inventory levels and adjust purchasing plans to prevent shortages or excess stock.
• Analyze material usage trends and collaborate with planning teams to forecast requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for day‑to‑day supplier communication.
• Track supplier performance, delivery accuracy, and lead‑time adherence; escalate issues when necessary.
• Support supplier qualification, audits, and corrective action processes.
• Maintain accurate material master data, pricing, lead times, and supplier information.
• Prepare reports on material availability, cost trends, and supply risks.
• Identify opportunities to streamline procurement workflows and improve material flow efficiency.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to deliveries, quality issues, or invoice mismatches.
• Coordinate with Quality, Production, and Logistics teams to address material‑related disruptions.
• Assist in implementing sourcing strategies, cost‑reduction initiatives, and supplier improvement plans.
• Provide analytical support for negotiations and supplier evaluations.
• Act as backup for the Materials Manager during absences for routine operational decisions.

Benefits

• Relocation Package Available