Procurement & Materials Specialist — Fast-Paced Manufacturing

Paycom; Platte City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Power Systems & Services is seeking a Parts & Procurement Specialist in Platte City, MO to support the Generator Manufacturing Division. You will develop and release purchase orders, monitor orders, and resolve material issues to keep production on schedule.

The role requires a fast-learning, organized purchasing professional with knowledge of steel commodities and the ability to balance cost, quality, lead time, inventory, and production needs.

Qualifications

• Previous purchasing, procurement, material planning, inventory, or related manufacturing experience.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and internal departments.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn and navigate ERP/MRP systems.
• Ability to research products, materials, vendors, pricing, and availability independently.
• Ability to work collaboratively while also taking ownership of individual responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and release purchase orders based on material requirements, production schedules, inventory levels, and established purchasing processes.
• Work closely with vendors to ensure raw materials, purchased components, and other required items are available and delivered according to schedule.
• Coordinate with subcontract vendors for powder coating, fabricated parts, and other outsourced production requirements.
• Research vendor websites, databases, catalogs, and other resources to identify sources, pricing, availability, and product information.
• Convert material requirements into purchase orders based on conventional sizes, quantities, specifications, and production needs.
• Schedule deliveries based on production forecasts and required production dates.
• Compare suppliers and purchasing options to obtain the best overall value while meeting quality and delivery requirements.
• Identify difficult-to-source materials and develop solutions to support production requirements.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor material requirements and determine when additional supplies may need to be ordered due to production requirements, material rejections, shortages, or engineering changes.
• Retrieve, enter, and maintain material and purchasing information within the company's Material Requirements Planning (MRP)/ERP system.
• Monitor open and planned orders to ensure materials are completed and delivered according to promised dates.
• Proactively expedite orders and communicate issues that could impact production.
• Escalate and assist in resolving material shortages, vendor delays, quality issues, and other concerns that could prevent timely production.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Warehouse, and the Procurement Manager regarding priorities, production holds, throughput, capacity issues, part shortages, and engineering changes affecting released orders.
• Identify and research parts and materials using engineering software, drawings, specifications, and related systems.
• Work closely with production and warehouse personnel to ensure materials are available when needed.
• Support effective inventory management and material availability.
• Assist with resolving vendor and material-related issues that could impact production schedules or customer commitments.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

Material planning

Vendor management

ERP/MRP systems

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Central Power Systems & Services is seeking a Parts & Procurement Specialist in Platte City, MO to support the Generator Manufacturing Division. You will develop and release purchase orders, monitor orders, and resolve material issues to keep production on schedule.

The role requires a fast-learning, organized purchasing professional with knowledge of steel commodities and the ability to balance cost, quality, lead time, inventory, and production needs.