Manufacturing Purchasing & Logistics Specialist

Prototek Digital Manufacturing; Menomonie (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental/ Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Education reimbursement

Career advancement

Flexible schedule

PTO

Job summary

Prototek Digital Manufacturing is seeking a Purchasing and Logistics Coordinator to secure materials, manage supplier relationships, and coordinate orders and shipments to ensure on-time production. The role interfaces with Operations, Production, and Project Management to optimize inventory levels and execution timelines.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3+ years in purchasing/logistics within a manufacturing setting, with strong negotiation, ERP, and MS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field required
• 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, logistics, or supply chain experience preferred
• Manufacturing environment experience strongly preferred
• Strong negotiation and vendor management abilities
• Knowledge of purchasing, inventory, and logistics processes
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 standards is a plus
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Source materials, supplies, and services from qualified vendors
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and supplier agreements
• Prepare, issue, and manage purchase orders
• Coordinate inbound shipments and monitor delivery schedules
• Track inventory levels to support production requirements
• Evaluate supplier performance and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Resolve purchasing, shipment, and invoice discrepancies
• Maintain supplier records and procurement documentation
• Partner with Production, Operations, and Project Management to support business needs
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within purchasing and logistics

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Analytical

Organizational

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Strategic purchasing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Prototek Digital Manufacturing is seeking a Purchasing and Logistics Coordinator to secure materials, manage supplier relationships, and coordinate orders and shipments to ensure on-time production. The role interfaces with Operations, Production, and Project Management to optimize inventory levels and execution timelines.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3+ years in purchasing/logistics within a manufacturing setting, with strong negotiation, ERP, and MS