Manufacturing Document Control & Purchasing Specialist

Super Steel; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ICHRA

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Voluntary Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

AD&D

Job summary

Super Steel in Mequon, WI is seeking a Document Control Specialist to support Purchasing by maintaining purchasing records, supplier documentation, and material certifications. This role ensures documents are accurate, complete, and readily accessible while coordinating with suppliers and internal teams.

You will help track open orders, assist with cycle counting, and maintain ERP records. The ideal candidate has manufacturing experience, strong organizational skills, and a detail-oriented

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a manufacturing office or administrative support role.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
• Experience with an ERP system is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate purchasing and document-control records, including purchase orders, order acknowledgments, certifications, and related documentation.
• Review purchase order acknowledgments and follow up with suppliers regarding discrepancies, missing information, or changes to required dates.
• Run purchasing and open-order reports to identify past-due orders, missing acknowledgments, shortages, and other issues requiring follow-up.
• Communicate with suppliers by phone and email regarding order status, acknowledgments, documentation, and material requirements.
• File and maintain material certifications and other quality-related documentation according to established procedures.
• Monitor open orders and help ensure materials are available to support production schedules.
• Assist with cycle counting, inventory accuracy, and identifying potential shortages or replenishment needs as needed.
• Work on the shop floor as needed to identify high-use materials and help ensure critical inventory is properly stocked.
• Maintain accurate information and transactions within the ERP system.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Production, Quality, and other departments to resolve material and documentation issues.
• Develop an understanding of purchasing processes, supplier relationships, and the reasons behind purchasing decisions.
• Provide backup support to the Sr. Buyer as needed, including assisting with purchasing-related activities during absences.
• Proactively identify issues, ask questions, and follow through to keep purchasing activities moving.

Skills

Manufacturing environment experience

Office administrative support

Microsoft Office

ERP experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Super Steel in Mequon, WI is seeking a Document Control Specialist to support Purchasing by maintaining purchasing records, supplier documentation, and material certifications. This role ensures documents are accurate, complete, and readily accessible while coordinating with suppliers and internal teams.

You will help track open orders, assist with cycle counting, and maintain ERP records. The ideal candidate has manufacturing experience, strong organizational skills, and a detail-oriented