Procurement Specialist

DSJ Global; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Procurement Specialist for a plastic and packaging manufacturer in Orangeburg, NY. This full-time, on-site role focuses on ensuring timely procurement of raw materials, packaging, MRO, and services to support production.

You will manage purchasing, negotiate terms, maintain ERP records, and collaborate with Operations, Warehouse, and Finance. Manufacturing experience and strong Excel/ERP skills (Dynamics AX) are required; compensation is $30–$40 per hour with overtime

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience.
• Strong experience with inventory management and supplier management.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience.
• Manufacturing environment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing, inventory levels, and material availability.
• Source raw materials, packaging, MRO, services.
• Negotiate pricing and terms; build supplier relationships.
• Monitor supplier performance and identify cost savings.
• Collaborate with Operations, Production, Warehouse, Maintenance, and Finance.
• Maintain procurement data, contracts, pricing, and purchasing in ERP.
• Support cycle counts, reconciliations, and reporting.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Tools

ERP: Dynamics AX

Job description

A plastic and packaging manufacturer is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join their team in Orangeburg, NY.

Role: Procurement Specialist

Work-Model: fully on-site 5 days per week

Compensation: $30 to $40 an hour - this is a FULL TIME DIRECT HIRE paid on an hourly basis with overtime eligibility.

Join a growing manufacturing company as a Procurement Specialist responsible for ensuring the timely procurement of raw materials, packaging, MRO, services, and indirect supplies to support production operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing, inventory levels, and material availability based on forecasts and production requirements.
• Source raw materials, packaging, MRO, operating supplies, and services.
• Build supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and terms, and resolve supply issues.
• Monitor supplier performance and identify cost savings and process improvements.
• Partner with Operations, Production, Warehouse, Maintenance, and Finance teams.
• Maintain procurement data, contracts, pricing, and purchasing activity within the ERP system.
• Support inventory control, cycle counts, reconciliations, and reporting.

Requirements

• 5+ years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong experience with inventory management, supplier management, and purchasing best practices.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience (Dynamics AX preferred).
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving abilities.