Procurement Specialist - SAP & MRP for Production

Atlas Copco; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Variable Compensation Bonus

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Paid Floating Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Training and Development

Parental Leave

Disability Benefits

Life and AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Edwards Vacuum, LLC in Buffalo, NY is seeking a procurement professional to support PC Genesee manufacturing by handling direct and indirect material purchases. You will create POs in SAP, manage supplier communications, and monitor deliveries to sustain production flow.

The role requires 2–5 years in manufacturing procurement, strong attention to detail, and effective collaboration with planning, production, and finance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related field).
• 2–5 years of procurement or supply chain experience in manufacturing environment.
• Experience with SAP MM or similar ERP system.
• Basic understanding of MRP and production planning concepts.
• Good communication skills with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in transactional work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• English communication required (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders for direct and indirect materials using SAP and procurement systems.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and proactively follow up on overdue orders.
• Support MRP execution and ensure alignment between production plan and supply schedule.
• Manage daily communication with suppliers regarding delivery status, shortages, and schedule changes.
• Support buffer stock and inventory control activities in coordination with planning team.
• Assist in resolving invoice discrepancies and payment issues with suppliers and finance.
• Support supplier onboarding and master data maintenance (new supplier requests, updates).
• Participate in supplier performance tracking (OTD, lead time adherence, responsiveness).
• Support RFQ/RFP activities for indirect procurement categories when required.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies and SAP workflow requirements.
• Support engineering and production teams for urgent material requirements and shortages.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation in ERP and shared systems.

Skills

SAP proficiency

Procurement experience

Supplier management

MRP / production planning

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

2–5 years procurement experience

Tools

SAP MM

ERP systems

Job description

Edwards Vacuum, LLC in Buffalo, NY is seeking a procurement professional to support PC Genesee manufacturing by handling direct and indirect material purchases. You will create POs in SAP, manage supplier communications, and monitor deliveries to sustain production flow.

The role requires 2–5 years in manufacturing procurement, strong attention to detail, and effective collaboration with planning, production, and finance teams.