Procurement Specialist (Buyer II) — MRP/ERP Expert

The Judge Group

Tennessee

On-site

USD 72,000 - 78,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Buyer II for a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility near Loudon, TN. You will ensure materials are procured and delivered on time, analyze demand, place POs, and monitor orders to support production schedules.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in manufacturing procurement, strong MRP/ERP knowledge, and excellent communication skills; salary ranges from 72k to 78k USD with bonus opportunities and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or related field.
2+ years of progressive procurement / purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
Fundamental knowledge of procurement processes/best practices.
Solid understanding of production processes.
Strong practical knowledge of MRP and ERP systems
Excellent communication, interpersonal & organizational skills

Responsibilities

Ensure all required materials are ordered, confirmed, and delivered on time to meet Operations, Facilities, and Engineering project schedules.
Understand MRP systems to execute purchasing tasks & strategically interpret planning data, optimize procurement decisions, and proactively maintain system accuracy
Utilize available Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools to proactively manage product shortages, proper inventory levels, ensure timely and efficient placement of purchase orders (POs), and support vendor on-time delivery performance.
Monitor open PO status reports to ensure that products are delivered on time and in acceptable condition.
Track shipments and follow up with suppliers regarding undelivered goods.
Ensure MRP data integrity by maintaining accurate item setups and planning parameters;
Work with Procurement Quality Engineering to track OTD Performance, Delivery accuracy, and delivery integrity to ensure products are delivered on time and in usable condition and that a root cause is found and corrective actions are taken.
Coordinate the timely resolution of rejected material, returns, and recovery charges with suppliers.
Negotiate with suppliers to optimize price, quality, delivery, etc.
Continually monitor department metrics and take action as needed to drive continual improvement in supplier pricing, quality, delivery performance, etc.
Support the process of selecting and qualifying suppliers and the execution of engineering changes through effective collaboration with Engineering, R&D and Quality associates.
Communicate any supply disruptions or potential supply disruptions with Purchasing Supervisor immediately