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About The Position

Requirements

• At least 5–7 years of related purchasing experience.
• Proficiency in purchasing, procurement, negotiation, and supplier relations.
• Experience achieving cost savings and building vendor relationships.
• Background in industrial manufacturing.
• Experience using ERP and MRP systems, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to read bills of materials, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Strong math aptitude, analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Infor ERP, purchase orders, and supply chain management.
• An associate degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field; other candidates will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Send requests for quotation to potential suppliers, analyze quotes, and negotiate price and delivery terms.
• Understand market trends and make informed purchasing decisions.
• Use the ERP system to collect, analyze, and summarize data trends to support inventory planning.
• Run Material Requirements Planning (MRP) daily to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Prepare purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; monitor and expedite orders based on inventory and production needs.
• Obtain supplier recommendations for substitute materials and secure approval from the requisitioning department.
• Meet with suppliers to evaluate performance and develop vendor relationships.
• Identify opportunities to work with new suppliers.
• Request, save, and file critical documentation.
• Maintain attention to detail and uphold quality standards and compliance with policies and legal regulations.
• Perform assigned special projects, such as sourcing new material for research and development.
• Communicate and coordinate with Accounts Payable, Engineering, Estimating, Manufacturing, Part Sales, and Shipping/Receiving.
• Expedite materials and develop and utilize alternative suppliers.
• Conduct and report a final project review of costs and materials, identifying strengths and weaknesses.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance