Manufacturing Procurement Specialist

Aston Carter; Tecumseh Township (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Job summary

A growing industrial manufacturing company seeking a Buyer to support procurement of materials used in machinery production. Responsibilities include managing purchase orders, communicating with suppliers, responding to MRP requirements, and coordinating material deliveries to meet production schedules.

The ideal candidate will have buying or planning experience in manufacturing with knowledge of MRP, bills of materials, inventory management, and supplier communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field plus 2+ years buying/planning experience (or 3+ years relevant experience).
• Working knowledge of MRP systems.
• Understanding of bills of materials and material management.
• Purchase-order and supplier-management experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain purchase orders.
• Review POs for pricing, quantities, specs, and delivery requirements.
• Respond to MRP messages and purchasing requirements.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding availability, lead times, pricing, and delivery dates.
• Coordinate incoming materials to support production schedules.
• Monitor backorders and expedite late or critical materials.
• Negotiate supplier pricing and terms.
• Update purchase orders with supplier-confirmed information.
• Support cost-reduction, quality, and on-time delivery initiatives.
• Identify potential material shortages or production setbacks.
• Partner with internal departments to resolve supply-chain issues.
• Maintain accurate purchasing information within the ERP system.
• Assist with inventory and planning parameters, including safety stock and lead times.

Skills

MRP systems

Bills of materials

Supplier management

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

A growing industrial manufacturing company seeking a Buyer to support procurement of materials used in machinery production. Responsibilities include managing purchase orders, communicating with suppliers, responding to MRP requirements, and coordinating material deliveries to meet production schedules.

The ideal candidate will have buying or planning experience in manufacturing with knowledge of MRP, bills of materials, inventory management, and supplier communication.