Manufacturing Supply & Procurement Specialist

Black Bear Talent LLC.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Bear Talent LLC in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Supply Chain and Procurement Specialist to coordinate purchasing, manage supplier relationships, and ensure timely procurement of materials to support production, operations, engineering, and maintenance. This is a direct hire role with standard hours Monday–Friday 8:00am–5:00pm.

You will review requirements, place orders, resolve issues with suppliers, support procurement reporting, and assist Accounts Payable with invoicing and payments.

Qualifications

• Must have strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Requires strong follow-up and follow-through skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility to pivot daily activities to support immediate requests and changing priorities.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of internal and external customers.
• Previous experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the procurement of supplies, materials, and parts to support production across facilities in the United States.
• Review and analyze procurement requirements and place orders using appropriate systems.
• Work with internal departments to resolve defective or unacceptable goods and address technical needs.
• Assist the Supply Planning Director with administrative support related to procurement activities.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and resolve material issues such as delays or quality concerns.
• Assist with weekly, monthly, and annual procurement reports with accurate recordkeeping.
• Ensure timely delivery of supplies and equipment and assist with invoicing accuracy.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable to ensure timely payment for materials and address rework as needed.
• Approve invoices for payment.
• Provide support to Procurement and Inventory Management teams as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Follow-up skills

Communication skills

Team player

Flexibility

Customer service

Prioritization

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Job description

Black Bear Talent LLC in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Supply Chain and Procurement Specialist to coordinate purchasing, manage supplier relationships, and ensure timely procurement of materials to support production, operations, engineering, and maintenance. This is a direct hire role with standard hours Monday–Friday 8:00am–5:00pm.

You will review requirements, place orders, resolve issues with suppliers, support procurement reporting, and assist Accounts Payable with invoicing and payments.