Purchasing Analyst

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Goldsboro, NC, seeks an experienced buyer for a manufacturing operations role. You will review MRP requirements, issue purchase orders, monitor reschedules, and expedit e deliveries to maintain production continuity.

Candidates should have 2–3 years in purchasing, an associate degree, Excel proficiency, and strong negotiation and communication skills. SAP experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business or related field.
• 2–3 years of purchasing/buying experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of inventory control, supplier negotiations, and business systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Sound judgment when handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Review MRP requirements and issue purchase orders within established lead times.
• Monitor MRP, engineering change, and rescheduling reports.
• Process purchase-order reschedules, cancellations, and expedites as needed.
• Purchase MRO items and manage blanket purchase agreements supporting plant operations.
• Maintain appropriate raw-material inventory levels for assigned commodities.
• Obtain pricing for new components by researching potential suppliers and evaluating costs.
• Negotiate with suppliers to identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Monitor supplier performance, effectiveness, and stability.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to address supplier deficiencies.
• Expedite reworked or replacement materials to achieve the best available delivery dates.
• Participate in scheduled shop-floor walks and communicate identified issues to the appropriate team members.
• Collaborate with operations, production, planning, quality, and engineering teams.

Skills

Inventory control

Supplier negotiations

Business systems

Excel

Multi-project management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Associate degree in business or related field

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related discipline

Tools

SAP knowledge

Job description

• Review MRP requirements and issue purchase orders within established lead times.
• Monitor MRP, engineering change, and rescheduling reports.
• Process purchase-order reschedules, cancellations, and expedites as needed.
• Purchase MRO items and manage blanket purchase agreements supporting plant operations.
• Maintain appropriate raw-material inventory levels for assigned commodities.
• Obtain pricing for new components by researching potential suppliers and evaluating costs.
• Negotiate with suppliers to identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Monitor supplier performance, effectiveness, and stability.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to address supplier deficiencies.
• Expedite reworked or replacement materials to achieve the best available delivery dates.
• Participate in scheduled shop-floor walks and communicate identified issues to the appropriate team members.
• Collaborate with operations, production, planning, quality, and engineering teams.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in business or a related field.
• Two to three years of purchasing or buying experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of inventory control, supplier negotiations, and business systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple ongoing projects.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Sound judgment when handling confidential information.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or a related discipline.
• Experience using SAP knowledge is a plus.

Why Consider This Opportunity:

Join a collaborative manufacturing and operations team.

Work closely with purchasing, quality, planning, engineering, and production.

Contribute directly to supplier performance, cost savings, and production continuity.

Gain exposure to sourcing, inventory management, and manufacturing operations.

Compensation:

• Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Career growth and professional development opportunities

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