Onsite NJ: Strategic Supply Chain & Purchasing Specialist

DRYTECH INC; Cookstown (NJ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Drytech Inc. in Cookstown, NJ is seeking an organized, proactive Supply Chain Specialist to manage purchasing, material planning, supplier relationships, and production support.

This role owns the purchasing process from material requirements through sourcing, purchase orders, supplier follow-up, and delivery—ensuring the right material, at the right time, at the right cost, from capable and approved suppliers.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, material planning, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong organization, communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage competing priorities independently.
• Accuracy with part numbers, specifications, pricing, quantities, and delivery requirements; proficiency in Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Review MRP requirements, inventory, production schedules, and open orders to prioritize purchasing and anticipate shortages.
• Source materials and services; issue RFQs, evaluate quotations, negotiate pricing and lead times, and prepare purchase orders.
• Ensure supplier purchase orders communicate applicable drawings, revisions, specifications, certifications, quality clauses, and delivery requirements.
• Expedite critical and long-lead materials; maintain accurate supplier commitments and purchasing records.
• Maintain supplier relationships; address delivery, quality, pricing, and documentation issues; identify alternate sources and supply risks.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities through competitive sourcing, quantity discounts, blanket orders, and scheduled releases.
• Coordinate supplier evaluation with Quality and comply with Approved Supplier List and AS9100 purchasing requirements.
• Obtain required supplier certifications and documentation; support traceability, corrective actions, and purchasing-related audits.
• Purchase MRO materials, tooling, and operational supplies; coordinate resolution of receiving discrepancies and supplier returns.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical

Problem-solving

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Drytech Inc. in Cookstown, NJ is seeking an organized, proactive Supply Chain Specialist to manage purchasing, material planning, supplier relationships, and production support.

This role owns the purchasing process from material requirements through sourcing, purchase orders, supplier follow-up, and delivery—ensuring the right material, at the right time, at the right cost, from capable and approved suppliers.