Manufacturing Procurement Specialist

Socket.dev; Monroe (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UPG Electrical in Monroe, WI is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to support day-to-day purchasing in a busy manufacturing environment. You will create and maintain purchase orders, monitor deliveries, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure material availability.

The role emphasizes strong organization, attention to detail, and effective communication. You will help resolve issues, maintain ERP data, and support continuous improvements in purchasing and inventory processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or additional education in business, supply chain, purchasing, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of purchasing, procurement, inventory, manufacturing, or supply chain experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal departments.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Create, issue, and maintain purchase orders in the ERP system.
• Review purchasing requirements and assist with ensuring materials are ordered in a timely manner.
• Monitor open purchase orders and follow up with suppliers regarding order status, lead times, and delivery dates.
• Communicate changes in delivery schedules or material availability to appropriate internal departments.
• Maintain accurate vendor, pricing, purchasing, and inventory information within the ERP system.
• Coordinate with Production, Operations, Inventory, Quality, and Receiving to ensure material requirements are met.
• Assist with monitoring inventory levels and identifying potential shortages or excess inventory.
• Assist with expediting materials when necessary to support production schedules.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding order confirmations, discrepancies, shortages, quality concerns, and delivery issues.
• Assist with obtaining pricing and quotations from approved suppliers.
• Support the purchasing team with vendor documentation and supplier records.
• Research alternative suppliers and materials as requested.
• Assist with resolving invoice, receiving, and purchase order discrepancies.
• Maintain organized purchasing records and documentation.
• Prepare and maintain purchasing reports as needed.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to purchasing, inventory, and supplier performance.
• Provide backup support for other purchasing activities as needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Serve as a secondary point of contact for customer service inquiries, liaising with customers to address requests, coordinate communications, and resolve issues as delegated.
• Provide timely follow-up and communication to ensure customer requests are appropriately addressed and escalated when necessary.
• Collaborate with internal departments, including Purchasing, Operations, Sales, and Customer Service, to coordinate information and support customer needs.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in business or supply chain (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UPG Electrical in Monroe, WI is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to support day-to-day purchasing in a busy manufacturing environment. You will create and maintain purchase orders, monitor deliveries, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure material availability.

The role emphasizes strong organization, attention to detail, and effective communication. You will help resolve issues, maintain ERP data, and support continuous improvements in purchasing and inventory processes.