Purchasing and Materials Control

PeopleShare by PROMAN; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleShare by PROMAN in Pottstown, PA seeks a Manufacturing Purchasing professional to manage sourcing, pricing, and supplier relationships for operations. The role involves negotiating terms, creating purchase orders, and maintaining accurate inventory records to ensure smooth production flow.

The ideal candidate will monitor supplier performance and drive cost reductions while collaborating with operations, warehouse, and finance teams to meet company objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing for manufacturing operations.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Ability to create and manage purchase orders and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials, supplies, and equipment for operations.
• Research, evaluate, and select suppliers and vendors.
• Obtain and compare price quotations and negotiate terms.
• Create and process purchase orders and monitor inventory levels.
• Coordinate receipt, inspection, and storage of incoming materials.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and conduct regular inventory counts.
• Investigate discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Track supplier performance on quality, cost, and delivery.

Skills

Purchasing materials

Pricing negotiation

Purchase orders

Inventory control

Supplier management

Cost reduction

Reporting

Job description

Up to $80k for a Manufacturing Purchasing Role in Pottstown, PA!

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Pay Rate: $75,000 - $80,000

• Purchase materials, supplies, and equipment required for operations.


• Research, evaluate, and select suppliers and vendors.


• Obtain and compare price quotations.


• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and contract terms.


• Create and process purchase orders.


• Monitor inventory levels and reorder materials as needed.


• Coordinate receipt, inspection, and storage of incoming materials.


• Maintain accurate inventory and purchasing records.


• Conduct regular inventory counts and reconciliations.


• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.


• Track supplier performance regarding quality, cost, and delivery.


• Work closely with operations, production, warehouse, and finance departments.


• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and procedures.


• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiency.


• Prepare purchasing and inventory reports for management.

PeopleShare provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category or class under federal, state, and/or local laws. This policy applies to all locations and all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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