About this role
<div align="center"><br> <table style="width:696.0px;border-collapse:collapse;border-style:hidden" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr style="height:200.55pt"> <td style="width:0.0in" valign="top"> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Onsite</p> <p><strong>Status Type:</strong> Full Time</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong><u>Required:</u></strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, operations, or related field <strong>or</strong> equivalent experience</li> <li>4 years of purchasing/supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment</li> <li>Experience working in an ERP system</li> <li>Working knowledge of MRP, BOMs, and production planning concepts</li> <li>Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills</li> <li>Effective communication skills with internal teams and external suppliers</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><u>Preferred:</u></strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Experience purchasing direct materials in a manufacturing setting</li> <li>Familiarity with SAP purchasing transactions</li> <li>Experience supporting shortage resolution and production readiness</li> <li>APICS or related supply chain certification</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><u>Skills & Competencies:</u></strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Material planning and shortage management</li> <li>Supplier coordination and escalation</li> <li>Data‑driven decision making</li> <li>Time management and prioritization</li> <li>Attention to detail</li> <li>Cross‑functional collaboration</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><u>Physical Requirements:</u></strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Occasional interaction with production floor</li> <li>Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time</li> <li>Must be able to work in an office and manufacturing environment</li> <li>Ability to constantly operate a computer and other office equipment, such as printer, telephone, etc.</li> <li>Position requires being physically present on the premises during regular company hours or as approved by management</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p> <ul> <li>Execute purchase orders to support MRP requirements, production schedules, and inventory targets</li> </ul> <ul type="disc"> <li>Monitor supplier performance related to delivery, quality, and cost</li> <li>Analyze demand, inventory levels, and lead times to prevent shortages and excess inventory</li> <li>Expedite materials and resolve supplier issues impacting production</li> <li>Review MRP messages and exception reports and take appropriate action</li> <li>Negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms within established guidelines</li> <li>Maintain accurate purchasing info records and master data in SAP</li> <li>Coordinate with suppliers on order confirmations, delivery schedules, and changes</li> <li>Support new part introduction, engineering changes, and supplier qualification activities</li> <li>Work with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies</li> <li>Participate in continuous improvement, cost reduction, and supplier development initiatives</li> <li>Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and ethical standards</li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p> </p>