Purchasing Analyst

Plymouth Industries, Inc.; Town of Plymouth (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation and holidays

Bonus Opportunities

Job summary

Plymouth Industries, Inc. is seeking a dependable Purchasing Analyst to support purchasing activities for our custom manufacturing operations. This entry-level position offers training and growth opportunities in purchasing, supply chain, or manufacturing.

You will work closely with leadership, suppliers, engineering and production to help ensure materials and services are ordered accurately and delivered on time, while you learn our ERP system and procedures.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates accuracy and meticulousness in processing orders and data.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Basic math, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn purchasing software and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit purchase orders using information provided by approved suppliers and internal team members.
• Request pricing, availability, and delivery information from suppliers.
• Follow up on open purchase orders and communicate delivery updates to the appropriate departments.
• Verify order confirmations, quantities, pricing, and expected delivery dates.
• Assist with sourcing standard components, equipment, materials, and outside services.
• Maintain accurate supplier, purchase order, pricing, and delivery records.
• Help monitor inventory levels and identify materials that may need to be reordered.
• Communicate routine order discrepancies, shortages, and late deliveries to suppliers and internal team members.
• Support supplier performance tracking and help maintain positive vendor relationships.
• Work with engineering, production, accounting, and other departments to clarify purchasing needs.
• Learn Plymouth Industries' products, manufacturing processes, purchasing procedures, and ERP system.
• Assist with other purchasing and administrative duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Basic math

MS Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor’s degree or related coursework preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Plymouth Industries is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Purchasing Analyst to support purchasing activities for our custom manufacturing operations. This is an entry-level opportunity for someone interested in building a career in purchasing, supply chain, or manufacturing. The Purchasing Analyst will receive training and work closely with company leadership, suppliers, engineering, and production to help ensure materials, components, and outside services are ordered accurately and delivered on time.

Compensation:

• $23-$30/hour, based on experience.
• Bonus Opportunities
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation and holidays

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit purchase orders using information provided by approved suppliers and internal team members.
• Request pricing, availability, and delivery information from suppliers.
• Follow up on open purchase orders and communicate delivery updates to the appropriate departments.
• Verify order confirmations, quantities, pricing, and expected delivery dates.
• Assist with sourcing standard components, equipment, materials, and outside services.
• Maintain accurate supplier, purchase order, pricing, and delivery records.
• Help monitor inventory levels and identify materials that may need to be reordered.
• Communicate routine order discrepancies, shortages, and late deliveries to suppliers and internal team members.
• Support supplier performance tracking and help maintain positive vendor relationships.
• Work with engineering, production, accounting, and other departments to clarify purchasing needs.
• Learn Plymouth Industries' products, manufacturing processes, purchasing procedures, and ERP system.
• Assist with other purchasing and administrative duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accurate work.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic math, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on assigned tasks.
• Comfort working independently and as part of a team.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Excel.
• Willingness to learn purchasing software, ERP systems, manufacturing terminology, and supplier processes.

Experience:

• No previous purchasing experience is required; manufacturing, office, customer service, scheduling, or inventory experience is helpful.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree, bachelor's degree, technical training, or coursework in business, supply chain, engineering, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Zero to two years of related experience. Recent graduates and candidates seeking a career change are encouraged to apply.