Manufacturing Purchasing & Inventory Control Specialist

PeopleShare by PROMAN; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleShare by PROMAN in Pottstown, PA seeks a Manufacturing Purchasing professional to manage sourcing, pricing, and supplier relationships for operations. The role involves negotiating terms, creating purchase orders, and maintaining accurate inventory records to ensure smooth production flow.

The ideal candidate will monitor supplier performance and drive cost reductions while collaborating with operations, warehouse, and finance teams to meet company objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing for manufacturing operations.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Ability to create and manage purchase orders and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials, supplies, and equipment for operations.
• Research, evaluate, and select suppliers and vendors.
• Obtain and compare price quotations and negotiate terms.
• Create and process purchase orders and monitor inventory levels.
• Coordinate receipt, inspection, and storage of incoming materials.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and conduct regular inventory counts.
• Investigate discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Track supplier performance on quality, cost, and delivery.

Skills

Purchasing materials

Pricing negotiation

Purchase orders

Inventory control

Supplier management

Cost reduction

Reporting

Job description

PeopleShare by PROMAN in Pottstown, PA seeks a Manufacturing Purchasing professional to manage sourcing, pricing, and supplier relationships for operations. The role involves negotiating terms, creating purchase orders, and maintaining accurate inventory records to ensure smooth production flow.

The ideal candidate will monitor supplier performance and drive cost reductions while collaborating with operations, warehouse, and finance teams to meet company objectives.