Manufacturing Procurement Specialist: Supplier Strategy

Kurt J. Lesker Company; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

On-site gym

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision,

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and employee recognition

Electric vehicle charging stations

Collaborative, mission-driven culture

Résumé du poste

Kurt J. Lesker Company is seeking a Procurement Specialist to source materials, manage supplier relationships, and balance quality, cost, and on-time delivery for our Manufacturing Division.

This role supports sales, production, stocking, and service requirements, with a focus on RFQs, negotiations, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in procurement/inventory management, a Bachelor's degree, and experience with ERP/MRP systems, Excel, and related purchasing techniques.

Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years’ experience and/or education in procurement and inventory management
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in experience
• Working knowledge of computer programs for word processing, email, and spreadsheets
• Working knowledge of purchasing techniques including RFQs, blanket orders and product demand discounts that improve strategic costing capabilities

Responsabilités

• Create and issue purchase orders to support sales, production, stocking, and service requirements
• Respond to price and delivery requests for non-stocked items from Sales, Service and Production
• Evaluate stocking levels using historical demand and sales forecasts to maintain appropriate inventory levels
• Negotiate with new and existing suppliers to achieve the best combination of cost, quality, lead time, and service
• Manage supplier relationships, including performance, quality issues, on-time delivery, new supplier onboarding, and continuous improvement
• Utilize purchasing and inventory management methods such as JIT and MRP
• Maintain item master data and purchase order details for assigned products
• Process supplier returns for credit, replacement, or repair
• Partner with Accounting to ensure purchase order and financial transaction accuracy
• Read and interpret drawings, material specifications, and BOMs
• Ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Connaissances

Procurement experience

Inventory management

RFQs & supplier negotiation

MS Office / ERP use

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

MRP/ERP software

Description du poste

Kurt J. Lesker Company is seeking a Procurement Specialist to source materials, manage supplier relationships, and balance quality, cost, and on-time delivery for our Manufacturing Division.

This role supports sales, production, stocking, and service requirements, with a focus on RFQs, negotiations, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in procurement/inventory management, a Bachelor's degree, and experience with ERP/MRP systems, Excel, and related purchasing techniques.