Purchase Specialist

Astrix; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 44,083 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental coverage

Weekly pay

401k and PTO after 6 months

Great benefit package upon conversion

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Purchasing Specialist in St. Louis, MO to manage packaging and raw materials procurement. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of purchasing experience, preferably in food or pharmaceuticals, and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems. Your role involves supplier relationship management, strategic sourcing, and ensuring operational efficiency in a fast-paced environment. Competitive pay and a contract-to-permanent position are offered.

Qualifications

• 3 years of purchasing experience preferably in Food/Pharmaceutical backgrounds.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems for managing purchasing operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing of packaging and raw materials to support production schedules.
• Evaluate and maintain supplier relationships for optimizing cost and quality.
• Conduct strategic sourcing, negotiate contracts, and implement cost-saving measures.

Skills

Purchasing experience

ERP/MRP system experience

Supplier relationship management

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Purchasing, or related

Job description

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This role is provided by Astrix. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$32.00/hr - $35.00/hr

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Passionate Scientific and Technical Recruiter connecting top talent with industry-leading companies.

Join a dynamic manufacturing team as a Purchasing Specialist where you’ll play a key role in keeping production running smoothly, driving cost savings, and building strong supplier relationships. This is your chance to combine hands‑on purchasing with strategic sourcing, make a real impact on operations, and grow your career in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.

Pay: $32-$35

Schedule: M-F 8a-5p

Type of Job: Contract to permanent

Location: St. Louis, MO

At this time, Astrix cannot transfer nor sponsor a work Visa for this position.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical/dental coverage!
• Weekly pay!
• 401k and PTO after 6 months!
• Great benefit package offered upon conversion!

Purchasing Specialist Daily Tasks: What you will do

• Manage purchasing of packaging and raw materials using ERP/MRP systems, ensuring timely delivery to support production schedules.
• Evaluate, qualify, and maintain relationships with suppliers to optimize cost, quality, and reliability.
• Conduct strategic sourcing initiatives, negotiate contracts, and implement cost‑saving measures.
• Monitor inventory levels, track commodity markets, and support category management for packaging components.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Production, Quality, Accounting, and Sales to meet operational and financial goals.

Purchasing Specialist Qualifications/Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor degree (Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Purchasing, or related)
• 3 years of purchasing experience (Food/Pharmaceutical background)
• ERP/MRP system experience

We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!