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Professional Employment Group of Colorado; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Employment Group of Colorado is seeking a on-site Purchasing Specialist in Poway, CA to manage material purchases, supplier quotes, and delivery schedules for a manufacturing environment.

You will negotiate terms, track POs, maintain pricing data, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure uninterrupted production. Requires at least 3 years in purchasing, experience with ERP/MRP, and strong Excel and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with ERP and MRP systems.
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond quickly to material shortages.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and purchase-order accuracy.
• Ability to work full-time on-site in Poway, California.

Responsibilities

• Review MRP requirements and create purchase orders through the ERP system.
• Purchase raw materials, chemicals, tooling, packaging, equipment, and other manufacturing supplies.
• Obtain quotes and negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
• Track purchase orders, supplier confirmations, and delivery commitments.
• Expedite materials and resolve shortages that could affect production.
• Maintain accurate pricing, lead-time, supplier, and purchase-order information.
• Develop and maintain effective supplier relationships.
• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, cost, and on-time delivery.
• Identify cost-saving and process-improvement opportunities.
• Resolve invoice, receiving, pricing, and quantity discrepancies.
• Assist with supplier evaluations and the development of alternative sources.
• Consider tariffs, freight costs, and other supply-chain risks when making purchasing decisions.
• Collaborate with internal departments to support changing production priorities.
• Follow company purchasing procedures and applicable quality requirements.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Relationship management

Multitasking

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Review MRP requirements and create purchase orders through the ERP system
• Purchase raw materials, chemicals, tooling, packaging, equipment, and other manufacturing supplies
• Obtain quotes and negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and delivery schedules
• Track purchase orders, supplier confirmations, and delivery commitments
• Expedite materials and resolve shortages that could affect production
• Maintain accurate pricing, lead-time, supplier, and purchase-order information
• Develop and maintain effective supplier relationships
• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, cost, and on-time delivery
• Identify cost-saving and process-improvement opportunities
• Resolve invoice, receiving, pricing, and quantity discrepancies
• Assist with supplier evaluations and the development of alternative sources
• Consider tariffs, freight costs, and other supply-chain risks when making purchasing decisions
• Collaborate with internal departments to support changing production priorities
• Follow company purchasing procedures and applicable quality requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with ERP and MRP systems
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond quickly to material shortages
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• High attention to detail and purchase-order accuracy
• Ability to work full-time on-site in Poway, California

Preferred Qualifications

• PCB, electronics, aerospace, defense, medical-device, or other regulated manufacturing experience
• Experience in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of PCB raw materials, chemicals, laminates, copper, tooling, or related supplies
• Experience with international suppliers, freight, tariffs, and extended lead times
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, operations, or a related field