Manufacturing Procurement Specialist

Engineered Materials Solutions; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineered Materials Solutions in Attleboro, MA is seeking a Buyer to procure raw materials, components, and services to support manufacturing operations. You'll work with Supply Chain, Planning, Production, Engineering, Quality, and suppliers to optimize purchasing processes and inventory control.

Responsibilities include creating and maintaining POs, monitoring orders, obtaining quotes, and resolving discrepancies.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Business, Purchasing, Finance, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.
• Experience in purchasing or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Basic Microsoft Excel skills and willingness to learn ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with purchasing materials, components, supplies, and services based on production requirements, inventory levels, and approved purchasing plans.
• Create and maintain purchase orders and requisitions in the ERP/MRP system.
• Monitor purchase orders and supplier commitments to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding order status, delivery dates, shortages, and other purchasing requirements.
• Coordinate with Planning and Production to identify and address material shortages or potential production interruptions.
• Review material requirements and inventory information to support purchasing decisions.
• Maintain accurate supplier, purchase order, pricing, and delivery information in the ERP system.
• Assist with obtaining supplier quotes and comparing pricing, lead times, and availability.
• Support resolution of receiving, quality, quantity, pricing, and invoice discrepancies with suppliers and internal departments.
• Develop working relationships with suppliers and maintain professional communication.
• Assist with monitoring inventory levels and identifying excess, obsolete, slow-moving, or shortage conditions.
• Prepare purchasing reports and maintain accurate purchasing records.
• Support cost-reduction, supplier performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Multitasking

ERP/MRP proficiency

Education

Associate degree

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Engineered Materials Solutions in Attleboro, MA is seeking a Buyer to procure raw materials, components, and services to support manufacturing operations. You'll work with Supply Chain, Planning, Production, Engineering, Quality, and suppliers to optimize purchasing processes and inventory control.

Responsibilities include creating and maintaining POs, monitoring orders, obtaining quotes, and resolving discrepancies.