Manufacturing Purchasing Specialist (ERP & Suppliers)

Vip Staffing - zrb; Texas; On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Vip Staffing - zrb is seeking a Purchasing Agent for a manufacturing company in San Marcos, TX. The role focuses on purchasing goods and services, supplier relationship management, and ensuring on-time delivery while negotiating favorable terms.

The successful candidate will manage RFQs, POs, ERP data, and supplier changes, collaborating with Production, Quality, and Operations to optimize cost and performance. Requires 3+ years in purchasing and a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Able to work calmly and effectively under pressure to meet time restraints.
• Must have a positive attitude and be self-motivated.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with vendors.
• Demonstrated skills in negotiations and relationship building.
• Able managing large and complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare RFQ packages and communicate with suppliers.
• Process PO requisitions and place POs with qualified suppliers.
• Update price, lead time, supplier delivery date, and supplier information in the ERP system.
• Lead supplier communication on changes due to Engineering Change Orders, drawing revisions, part revisions, MRP Need Date, Push-outs and Pull-ins, NCRs, Goods Receiving, etc.
• Work closely with Production team to manage alignment of PO Need Date with Mfg. Demand Date; ensure timely communication of date changes.
• Manage Supplier delivery performance using reports and communicate with suppliers as needed.
• Level-load suppliers to reduce capacity and supply risks; monitor capacity and quality issues.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and suppliers for timely First Article deliveries.
• Work with Quality Team and help resolve quality issues resulting from NCRs, Customer Issues, etc.
• Identify inventory discrepancies and drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Be a subject matter expert in ERP Planning and Purchasing processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned, based on workload and business needs.
• Support key Procurement projects as needed.

Skills

Negotiation & relationship building

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Vendor communication

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Logistics, or Business Administration

Master’s degree (MBA or Engineering) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics AX)

Job description

Vip Staffing - zrb is seeking a Purchasing Agent for a manufacturing company in San Marcos, TX. The role focuses on purchasing goods and services, supplier relationship management, and ensuring on-time delivery while negotiating favorable terms.

The successful candidate will manage RFQs, POs, ERP data, and supplier changes, collaborating with Production, Quality, and Operations to optimize cost and performance. Requires 3+ years in purchasing and a relevant degree.