Procurement & Operations Support Specialist

East-Texas-Lighthouse-For-the-Blin; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 48,712,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind is seeking an Experienced Purchasing & Operations Support Specialist in Tyler, TX to manage purchasing, receiving, inventory, and ERP/QMS data entry. The role blends material management with operations support and works with multiple teams to keep supply chains flowing.

Key tasks include supplier coordination, shipment routing, maintaining pricing and PO dates in the ERP, and supporting quality documentation while enabling efficient material flow in a small

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2+ years of purchasing, inventory, or operations support experience preferred.
• Forklift experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities including supplier communication, order placement, shipment routing and tracking through receipt and invoice reconciliation.
• Support daily warehouse operation tasks including shipping and receiving, loading/unloading, production tracking, material transfers and preparing materials for production or storage.
• Arrange inbound materials shipments and maintain receiving schedules.
• Communicate with suppliers to resolve delivery, quality, price, or sale conditions and take corrective action as required.
• Maintain ERP system with accurate PO dates and updated price lists.
• Collaborate with production planner, customer service, and receiving departments to maximize material flow.
• Assist with monitoring inventories and stock levels.
• Support quality assurance documentation and administrative tasks, including controlled documents.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Manufacturing experience

Forklift certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2+ years purchasing, inventory, or operations support experience

Forklift experience preferred

Tools

ERP system

QMS system

Job description

East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind is seeking an Experienced Purchasing & Operations Support Specialist in Tyler, TX to manage purchasing, receiving, inventory, and ERP/QMS data entry. The role blends material management with operations support and works with multiple teams to keep supply chains flowing.

Key tasks include supplier coordination, shipment routing, maintaining pricing and PO dates in the ERP, and supporting quality documentation while enabling efficient material flow in a small