Procurement Specialist SAP MRP Lean Ops

Mettler Toledo Llc; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental and caregiver leave

Paid time off and disability

Life insurance and travel insurance

Job summary

Mettler Toledo Llc is seeking a procurement professional in Oakland to manage direct and indirect material purchases, maintain SAP data, and coordinate with cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes supplier negotiation, MRP-driven processes, and adherence to ISO 9001 standards.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years in purchasing within manufacturing, strong Excel skills, and experience with Lean/5S. This on-site position offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• Minimum 2 years in purchasing/procurement or supply chain in manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience managing purchase orders, supplier relationships, and inventory replenishment in high-mix production.
• Intermediate knowledge of MRP/ERP-driven procurement; SAP experience highly preferred.
• Experience supporting new product launches or cross-functional work with Engineering or R&D is a plus.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management system requirements for supplier qualification and purchasing controls.
• Understanding of Incoterms and domestic/international shipping/logistics processes.
• Proficiency in Excel (Pivot, VLOOKUP) and data analysis for spend data interpretation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement (5S, Kaizen).

Responsibilities

• Issue and manage purchase orders for direct/indirect materials and services.
• Monitor open orders and expedite deliveries to prevent production disruptions.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms with suppliers.
• Maintain accurate SAP data including pricing, lead times, and supplier records.
• Manage MRP exception messages (reschedules, expedites, cancellations).
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality, Engineering, and Production to resolve issues.
• Track procurement metrics and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Support NPDI/MPDI sourcing and supplier qualification for new products.
• Participate in supplier performance reviews and provide data feedback.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop contingency plans.
• Contribute to Lean/5S driven continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure purchasing complies with policies and ISO 9001 standards.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure timely payments.
• Support annual budget planning with spend data and market intelligence.

Skills

PO management

Supplier relations

Inventory replenishment

MRP/ERP

Excel (Pivot, VLOOKUP)

Data analysis

Cost savings

Lean/5S

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

MRP software

Job description

Mettler Toledo Llc is seeking a procurement professional in Oakland to manage direct and indirect material purchases, maintain SAP data, and coordinate with cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes supplier negotiation, MRP-driven processes, and adherence to ISO 9001 standards.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years in purchasing within manufacturing, strong Excel skills, and experience with Lean/5S. This on-site position offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.