Materials Buyer & Warehouse Specialist

Turn Up Talent LLC; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Turn Up Talent LLC in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a Buyer / Warehousing Coordinator to manage purchasing, receiving, and inventory while supporting warehouse operations. This hands-on role requires energy, organization, and reliability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will work with suppliers and internal teams to ensure material availability, accurate inventory records, and on-time deliveries. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in purchasing, inventory, warehousing, or manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with purchasing or inventory systems is a plus.
• Experience in the metals industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Reviews purchase requisitions for accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
• Creates and processes purchase orders for materials, supplies, equipment, and services.
• Obtains and evaluates written quotations from suppliers as needed.
• Compares pricing, specifications, availability, and delivery dates to support purchasing decisions.
• Communicates with suppliers regarding pricing, product information, availability, and delivery schedules.
• Follows up on open orders, backorders, and late deliveries and expedites materials when necessary.
• Assists with identifying and evaluating suppliers and supports supplier performance reviews.
• Maintains accurate purchasing records, order confirmations, and related documentation.
• Assists with invoice discrepancies, returns, defective materials, and other supplier issues.
• Maintains required supplier and contractor documentation.
• Receives, unpacks, inspects, counts, and stores incoming materials, supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Verifies incoming materials against purchase orders and receiving documentation.
• Issues materials, tools, and supplies to employees and maintains accurate inventory records.
• Maintains organized stock locations and ensures materials are properly identified and stored.
• Performs cycle counts and assists with annual physical inventory.
• Monitors inventory levels and helps maintain appropriate minimum, maximum, and reorder quantities.
• Identifies obsolete or excess inventory and assists in maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Transports materials and supplies throughout the facility using appropriate material-handling equipment.
• Maintains the storeroom in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
• Coordinates with Maintenance, Production, Quality, Accounting, and other departments to resolve purchasing and material needs.
• Reviews open orders, receiving activity, inventory discrepancies, and invoices on hold and takes action when needed.
• Works with internal departments to anticipate material and supply requirements.
• Helps resolve delivery, quality, receiving, and invoice issues promptly and professionally.
• Identifies opportunities to improve organization, inventory accuracy, responsiveness, and day-to-day efficiency.

Skills

Highly organized

Communication

Prioritization

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Warehouse systems

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Purchasing system

Inventory system

Excel

ERP system

Job description

Turn Up Talent LLC in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a Buyer / Warehousing Coordinator to manage purchasing, receiving, and inventory while supporting warehouse operations. This hands-on role requires energy, organization, and reliability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will work with suppliers and internal teams to ensure material availability, accurate inventory records, and on-time deliveries. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.