Manufacturing Purchasing Analyst: Materials & ERP Sourcing

ManpowerGroup; Farmers Branch (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup in Dallas, TX is seeking a Purchasing Analyst to support sourcing, purchasing, and supply chain activities within a manufacturing environment. Focused on metals and raw materials, you will optimize inventory and manage ERP-driven purchasing processes.

You will build strong vendor relationships, manage purchase orders, monitor delivery performance, and resolve shortages to keep production on track. Strong negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Experience sourcing metals, raw materials, and production supplies.
• Strong ERP system experience required.
• Ability to analyze inventory and production data to support purchasing decisions.
• Vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase metals, raw materials, and production supplies.
• Analyze inventory levels and production requirements to determine purchasing needs.
• Utilize ERP systems to manage purchasing activities and inventory data.
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships.
• Track purchase orders and ensure on-time delivery of materials.
• Resolve shortages, delays, and other supply chain issues.
• Support production operations by ensuring material availability.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Materials sourcing

Inventory analysis

Vendor management

Negotiation

ERP experience

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

ManpowerGroup in Dallas, TX is seeking a Purchasing Analyst to support sourcing, purchasing, and supply chain activities within a manufacturing environment. Focused on metals and raw materials, you will optimize inventory and manage ERP-driven purchasing processes.

You will build strong vendor relationships, manage purchase orders, monitor delivery performance, and resolve shortages to keep production on track. Strong negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills are essential.