Manufacturing Buyer & Materials Planner

ThompsonFirstGroup; Millington (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson First Group is seeking an experienced Buyer/Procurement Specialist to support purchasing and material planning in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will monitor demand, place POs for raw materials, manage supplier performance, and ensure material availability for production.

Ideal candidates bring experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or materials planning, and are comfortable with ERP/MRP systems and BOM interpretation. Oracle and Concur experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, BOMs, and supplier management.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills for purchasing decisions.
• Ability to interpret BOMs and manage POs accurately.

Responsibilities

• Monitor demand signals and place POs for raw materials and components.
• Manage open POs and follow up with suppliers for on-time delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance and address delivery or supply issues.
• Analyze BOMs to determine material requirements and execute POs.
• Maintain purchasing and material data in ERP/MRP systems.
• Use ERP/MRP systems to manage purchasing and material requirements; Oracle preferred.
• Analyze supply risks and work with suppliers to develop solutions.
• Communicate material availability and delays to Production Planning and other teams.
• Optimize inventory levels and stock positions using data analytics.
• Develop understanding of commodity markets, suppliers, lead times, and capabilities.
• Identify opportunities with Strategic Sourcing to improve replenishment strategies.
• Coordinate RMAs for defective materials and maintain supplier relationships.
• Participate in supplier performance and business reviews.
• Manage corporate P-Card purchasing and reconcile via Concur.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

BOMs

Supplier management

Data analysis

Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Oracle ERP

Concur

Job description

Thompson First Group is seeking an experienced Buyer/Procurement Specialist to support purchasing and material planning in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will monitor demand, place POs for raw materials, manage supplier performance, and ensure material availability for production.

Ideal candidates bring experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or materials planning, and are comfortable with ERP/MRP systems and BOM interpretation. Oracle and Concur experience are a plus.