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Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in procurement processes, vendor management, and material flow optimization within a manufacturing environment. Proficient in project management, problem-solving, and maintaining compliance with safety and ethical standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor's Degree In BusinessPurchasing Function ExperienceNegotiating And Sourcing CommoditiesMRP-Based Software Systems KnowledgeProject Management Skills
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAbout the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Review and authorize procurement, warehousing, distribution, and scheduling of material flow
- Process changed orders and communicate revisions, rate adjustments, and incorrect materials with vendors
- Place purchase orders supporting manufacturing and engineering requirements
- Update system pricing to maintain accurate accounting records
- Resolve supplier quality issues
- Review MRP exception messages, purchase requisitions, shortage reports, and past-due purchase orders
- Plan future raw-material requirements based on forecasts
- Maintain purchasing and planning master data in the ERP system
- Identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities
- Assist in qualifying new vendors
- Monitor supplier confirmations and expedite, defer, reschedule, or cancel purchase orders
- Identify material shortages and supplier risks; communicate production impacts, recovery plans, and escalation needs
- Work with Leadership on direction and escalated problem resolution
- Recommend and assist with purchasing-process development
- Coordinate with departments on material needs and schedules
- Maintain purchase-order files, invoices, and purchasing records
- Support compliance, confidentiality, asset protection, ethics, and safety programs
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, and a minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in a purchasing function in a manufacturing environment; or combination of relevant education and experience
- Demonstrated ability working with minimal supervision and exercising judgment
- Ability to manage tight timelines and prioritize workload
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to multi-task and manage several projects through completion with high attention to detail
- Developed problem analysis and problem-solving skills
- Proficient with negotiating and sourcing commodities
- Intermediate computer and database skills
- Proficiency using the internet, Word, Excel and Outlook (or related email system)
- Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
- Excellent project management and planning skills
- High degree of professionalism and ability to handle confidential information
- Availability and communication during non-standard business hours may be required
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Long-distance or air travel as needed, not to exceed 10% travel
- Preferred: degree emphasis in inventory and purchasing/materials management; knowledge of MRP-based software systems, APICS, inventory management, and Lean Manufacturing
Benefits
Comp & perks- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- High employer 401K match
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Holiday pay
- Short-term and long-term disability benefit plans
- Above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave
- Bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans
- Paid time off to volunteer
- Employee Resource Group network
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Procurement ManagementMaterial Flow OptimizationCost-Reduction ImplementationSupplier Quality ResolutionPurchase Order ProcessingData AnalysisInventory ManagementForecastingProblem AnalysisAttention To Detail
Soft Skills
Strong Written And Oral CommunicationTeam CollaborationJudgment And Decision-MakingMulti-TaskingProfessionalism
Tools & Technologies
ERP SystemMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookInternet Proficiency
Certifications & Qualifications
APICS Certification
Industry Keywords
Manufacturing EnvironmentLean ManufacturingInventory ManagementMaterial Requirements Planning (MRP)Vendor Qualification