Procurement Specialist - Materials & Vendor Coordination

Ahaus-Tool-and-Engineering; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible start times

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee recognition

Job summary

Ahaus Tool & Engineering, a Richmond, Indiana-based tooling, engineering and automation firm, is seeking a Procurement Assistant. The role supports purchasing and vendor management to ensure timely materials and services align with production schedules.

You'll work with ERP systems (Epicor or similar), process purchase orders, maintain supplier information, and collaborate with internal teams to optimize procurement workflows while upholding our safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 3–5+ years in administrative purchasing or supply chain support.
• Experience processing POs and maintaining supplier information.
• Familiarity with purchasing, inventory control, or supply chain principles.

Responsibilities

• Organizes print packages for outsourced manufacturing activities.
• Manages purchase requisition process for timely procurement.
• Prepares RFQ packages and coordinates with vendors.
• Compiles and analyzes vendor quotations to support decisions.
• Communicates PO details and order status with vendors.
• Monitors deliveries to support production schedules.
• Maintains vendor database and supplier information.
• Generates procurement reports for management.
• Performs data entry and filing with accuracy.

Skills

ERP systems

Purchase orders

Vendor communication

Excel basics

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree in business or related field

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Ahaus Tool & Engineering, a Richmond, Indiana-based tooling, engineering and automation firm, is seeking a Procurement Assistant. The role supports purchasing and vendor management to ensure timely materials and services align with production schedules.

You'll work with ERP systems (Epicor or similar), process purchase orders, maintain supplier information, and collaborate with internal teams to optimize procurement workflows while upholding our safety and quality standards.