Procurement Specialist — ERP & Cost-Saving Focus

Mercury Electronics; Seven Valleys (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Electronics is seeking a Purchasing Agent to support daily procurement and supplier coordination in a fast-paced contract manufacturing environment. This role ensures timely purchase order processing, accurate data entry, and proactive supplier communication.

You will monitor orders, obtain competitive quotes, maintain supplier lists, and enter pricing in FilePro ERP while supporting planning, engineering, production, and sales teams.

Qualifications

• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing or supply chain concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to learn ERP systems and processes quickly.

Responsibilities

• Generate and process purchase orders per MRP and planning requirements
• Monitor open orders for supplier acknowledgment, delivery status, and on-time performance
• Communicate with suppliers on order status, pricing, lead times, and delivery commitments
• Source and obtain competitive quotes for new and existing components
• Maintain supplier contacts, records, and approved supplier lists
• Enter and maintain pricing and quotation data in FilePro ERP
• Prepare procurement documentation, spreadsheets, and reports
• Maintain purchasing files and records (electronic and physical)
• Support cost-savings initiatives, sourcing activities, and departmental projects
• Provide purchasing status and updates to Planning, Engineering, Production, and Sales

Skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Communication

Independent work

Manufacturing knowledge

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Tools

FilePro ERP

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Mercury Electronics is seeking a Purchasing Agent to support daily procurement and supplier coordination in a fast-paced contract manufacturing environment. This role ensures timely purchase order processing, accurate data entry, and proactive supplier communication.

You will monitor orders, obtain competitive quotes, maintain supplier lists, and enter pricing in FilePro ERP while supporting planning, engineering, production, and sales teams.