On-Site Procurement Specialist (Baton Rouge)

Safe Air Technology, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Safe Air Technology, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support purchasing and supply chain operations in Baton Rouge, LA.

The role ensures materials, components, and services meet production requirements and coordinates with internal teams to maintain material availability. The expert will manage purchase orders in ERP systems, source materials, monitor supplier performance, and help optimize procurement processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, materials, or related role preferred.
• Manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAGE, SAP, Oracle, or similar systems.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and open orders.
• Excellent supplier communication and follow-up skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Create, process, and maintain purchase orders within the ERP system.
• Source materials and components based on production and project requirements.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, lead times, order confirmations, and delivery dates.
• Track and expedite open purchase orders to ensure materials arrive according to production schedules.
• Identify potential material shortages and proactively work with suppliers and internal teams to prevent production delays.
• Resolve issues involving late shipments, quantity discrepancies, damaged materials, and incorrect orders.
• Monitor supplier performance, lead times, pricing, and delivery reliability.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Warehouse, Quality, and Project Management to understand upcoming material requirements.
• Assist with obtaining quotes, comparing suppliers, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, order status information, and supplier documentation.
• Support inventory management and communicate material needs or concerns to the appropriate teams.
• Assist with new supplier set up and maintain vendor information.
• Analyze purchasing and supply chain data to identify trends and opportunities for process improvement.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, approval requirements, and quality standards.
• Perform other procurement and supply chain duties as needed to support the organization.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent supplier communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving ability

Tools

ERP systems (SAGE / SAP / Oracle)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Safe Air Technology, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support purchasing and supply chain operations in Baton Rouge, LA.

The role ensures materials, components, and services meet production requirements and coordinates with internal teams to maintain material availability. The expert will manage purchase orders in ERP systems, source materials, monitor supplier performance, and help optimize procurement processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.