Procurement Associate: Entry-Level Sourcing & Operations

Atlantic Strategic Minerals; Stony Creek (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Strategic Minerals is seeking an entry-level Procurement Associate to support day-to-day sourcing, purchasing, and supplier coordination in a manufacturing setting. You will process requests, obtain quotes, and track orders to ensure timely delivery and cost-effective sourcing.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, ERP system usage, and collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, and Finance to maintain material availability and plant reliability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, Operations, or a related field preferred.
• Prior experience in customer service, account management, purchasing, administrative support, order management, or a similar business environment preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, maintenance, warehouse, or supply chain environment preferred but not required.
• Supplier or vendor management experience is a plus but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Comfortable performing data entry and working with detailed purchasing and inventory information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.
• ERP, purchasing, inventory management, or warehouse management system experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to learn purchasing processes, manufacturing terminology, systems, and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials and services by following established policies and procedures.
• Review and process purchase requests into purchase orders; obtain quotes as required.
• Verify pricing, quantities, and delivery details before issuing POs.
• Track orders through receipt and follow up with suppliers for on-time delivery.
• Maintain supplier confirmations and delivery dates in the ERP system.
• Address open or late purchase orders and communicate delays to stakeholders.
• Develop relationships with suppliers and coordinate with them on lead times and delivery status.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Finance to meet production requirements.
• Ensure procurement data accuracy and maintain documentation in ERP systems.
• Support data analysis, projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Data entry

Time management

Supplier communication

Microsoft 365

ERP systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, Operations, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft 365

Job description

Atlantic Strategic Minerals is seeking an entry-level Procurement Associate to support day-to-day sourcing, purchasing, and supplier coordination in a manufacturing setting. You will process requests, obtain quotes, and track orders to ensure timely delivery and cost-effective sourcing.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, ERP system usage, and collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, and Finance to maintain material availability and plant reliability.