Procurement & Material Planner

Envision Technology, LLC.; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Envision Technology, a defense-focused engineering and manufacturing firm, seeks a Procurement and Material Planner to safeguard uninterrupted production. You will forecast demand, optimize inventory, and manage supplier performance to meet program objectives, while collaborating across Production, PM, and Engineering.

Responsibilities include translating demand into plans, issuing POs, negotiating terms, and maintaining ERP data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management or Business Management, or 5+ years in procurement within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of purchasing principles, inventory management, and MRP.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and accurate data maintenance.
• Ability to read BOMs and interpret engineering drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to identify supply risks and mitigate them.
• Excellent organizational skills and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Translate demand requirements into actionable production plans.
• Own planning of raw materials, components, and services for production schedules.
• Review requisitions, generate POs, ensure supplier lead times.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop high-performing suppliers.
• Solicit and evaluate supplier quotations, negotiate pricing and terms.
• Coordinate with Program Management on RFQs, cost analysis, and proposals.
• Maintain complete part master data in the ERP system.
• Monitor inventory levels and demand signals to balance supply and reduce risk.
• Track POs, verify lead times, drive supplier accountability.
• Identify material risks and coordinate recovery plans across teams.
• Ensure procurement complies with policies and regulations; resolve PO discrepancies with Accounts Payable.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in procurement and inventory optimization.

Skills

MRP

ERP systems

BOM reading

Negotiation

Analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

Equip Our Customers. Empower Employees. Drive. Win. Change the World.

At Envision Technology, we do not just build products. We develop mission critical technologies that help military, law enforcement, and government professionals accomplish their most demanding missions. From advanced electro optical systems and unmanned technologies to precision engineered solutions, our products are built to perform when reliability matters most.
As a growing engineering and manufacturing company, we move quickly, solve complex challenges, and empower every employee to make a meaningful impact. Whether you are designing innovative technology, building precision systems, or supporting our operations, your work directly contributes to delivering solutions our customers depend on.

Position Summary

The Procurement and Material Planner plays a critical role in ensuring uninterrupted production flow by overseeing material planning and executing procurement activities. The role partners closely with Production, Program Management, Engineering, and key suppliers to forecast demand, optimize inventory levels, and maintain a reliable supply base. This position ensures materials are available on time while contributing to supplier performance, cost efficiency, and overall program success.

• Translate demand requirements into clear, actionable plans to ensure production commitments are met without disruption.
• Own the planning of raw materials, components, and services to support production schedules and program needs while balancing cost and inventory targets.
• Review purchase requisitions, generate accurate purchase orders, and ensure alignment with supplier capabilities and lead times.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop high-performing suppliers to strengthen reliability, quality, and cost competitiveness.
• Solicit and evaluate supplier quotations, negotiate pricing and terms, and secure delivery schedules that support program objectives.
• Partner with Program Management on RFQs, cost analysis, material planning, and customer proposals.
• Maintain complete and accurate part master data within the ERP system, including new part creation, revisions, costing, planning attributes, and supplier assignments.
• Monitor inventory levels and demand signals to maintain adequate supply while reducing excess and obsolete inventory risk.
• Track purchase orders, verify lead times and delivery commitments, and drive supplier accountability for performance metrics.
• Proactively identify material risks, communicate supplier delays, and coordinate recovery and mitigation plans across internal teams.
• Ensure procurement practices comply with company policies and applicable regulations; resolve purchase order and invoice discrepancies in collaboration with Accounts Payable.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen procurement, materials planning, and inventory optimization processes.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support evolving business requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management or Business Management, in lieu of degree, 5+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, materials planning, production planning, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of purchasing principles, inventory management, and Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Proficiency using ERP/MRP systems with responsibility for maintaining accurate planning and part‑master data.
• Ability to read Bills of Material (BOMs) and interpret engineering drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to identify supply risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret demand, inventory, lead‑time, and supplier performance data to drive decisions.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing tasks in a fast‑moving production environment.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills with the ability to collaborate cross‑functionally and influence supplier performance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the defense industry
• Knowledge of INFOR Visual

Additional Information

This position will have access to information and items protected under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As a result, applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person as defined by 22 CFR § 120.62.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Envision Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.