Purchasing Lead

gpac; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GPAC is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to lead day-to-day purchasing and sourcing across multiple categories in Charleston, SC. You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and optimize ERP/MRP data and order processing to support production and project schedules.

The role requires 5+ years in purchasing within a manufacturing or related environment, strong Excel skills, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in manufacturing, fabrication, construction, or a related environment.
• Experience managing freight and logistics.
• Experience using ERP/MRP or purchasing systems, along with strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred but not required. Equivalent relevant professional experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day purchasing and sourcing for raw materials, electrical components, graphics materials, hardware, equipment, operating supplies, and campus services.
• Manage supplier/vendor relationships; obtain competitive quotes and negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, freight costs, and service levels.
• Manage freight carrier relationships, including carrier sourcing, rate negotiations and scheduling.
• Create, approve, and track purchase orders; maintain vendor, pricing, lead-time, and purchasing data within the ERP system.
• Monitor open orders, shortages, backorders, and supplier constraints; expedite orders or develop alternate sources before production or project schedules are affected.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing/Production, Project Management, Estimating, Design, and Accounting to support company and project objectives.
• Support inventory planning and management.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Project coordination

Decision making

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: South Carolina. On-site.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day purchasing and sourcing for:
• Raw materials: aluminum, steel, plastics, coatings, and related materials
• Electrical components: LED products, power supplies, wiring, and related components
• Graphics materials: vinyl, digital print media, and related materials
• Hardware
• Equipment
• Operating supplies
• Campus and facility services: plumbing, electrical, equipment repair, security, and other services
• Manage supplier/vendor relationships; obtain competitive quotes and negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, freight costs, and service levels.
• Manage freight carrier relationships, including carrier sourcing, rate negotiations and scheduling.
• Create, approve, and track purchase orders; maintain accurate vendor, pricing, lead-time, and purchasing data within the ERP system.
• Monitor open orders, shortages, backorders, and supplier constraints. Expedite orders or develop alternate sources before production or project schedules are affected.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing/Production, Project Management, Estimating, Design, and Accounting to support company and project objectives.
• Support inventory planning and management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in manufacturing, fabrication, construction, or a related environment.
• Experience managing freight and logistics.
• Experience using ERP/MRP or purchasing systems, along with strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong organizational, communication, decision-making, and follow-through skills, with the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred but not required. Equivalent relevant professional experience will be considered.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.