Purchasing Specialist

London Approach; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

London Approach in Conshohocken, PA is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to support purchasing operations in a fast-paced environment. You will source products, negotiate pricing, manage vendor relationships, and align purchases with production schedules.

The role requires 3–5+ years in purchasing, hands-on ERP experience, and strong analytical and communication skills. This is a contract-to-hire position located on-site in Conshohocken, PA with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems.
• Exposure to production scheduling is a plus.
• Strong vendor management, sourcing, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage high volumes of purchasing transactions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume purchasing activities, sourcing materials, products, and supplies to support manufacturing and production operations.
• Identify and evaluate vendors, negotiate pricing, and establish strong supplier relationships.
• Review pricing, assess purchasing needs, and identify opportunities for cost savings and bulk purchasing.
• Exercise sound judgment when determining purchasing quantities, balancing cost efficiencies with inventory needs and production demand.
• Collaborate with vendors, production teams, plant personnel, and internal departments to ensure timely procurement.
• Monitor production schedules and adjust purchasing priorities as schedules and needs change.
• Track purchase orders, monitor order status, and follow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery.
• Resolve purchasing discrepancies, vendor delays, pricing issues, and material shortages.
• Utilize ERP systems to manage purchasing transactions, track orders, and maintain accurate procurement records.
• Identify potential supply chain challenges and communicate solutions to minimize disruptions.

Skills

Vendor management

Sourcing & negotiation

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication

Job description

Purchasing Specialist
Procurement and Purchasing Conshohocken , Pennsylvania Contract To Hire Nov 6, 2026

The Purchasing Specialist will support purchasing operations in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment. This individual will be responsible for sourcing products and materials, managing vendor relationships, negotiating pricing, and ensuring materials are purchased in alignment with production schedules and business needs.

Location:Conshohocken, PA
Salary:$32.00 - $36.00 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume purchasing activities, sourcing materials, products, and supplies to support manufacturing and production operations
• Identify and evaluate vendors, negotiate pricing, and establish strong supplier relationships
• Review pricing, assess purchasing needs, and identify opportunities for cost savings and bulk purchasing
• Exercise sound judgment when determining purchasing quantities, balancing cost efficiencies with inventory needs and production demand
• Collaborate closely with vendors, production teams, plant personnel, and other internal departments to ensure timely procurement
• Monitor production schedules and adjust purchasing priorities as schedules, material requirements, and business needs change
• Track purchase orders, monitor order status, and follow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery
• Resolve purchasing discrepancies, vendor delays, pricing issues, and material shortages
• Utilize ERP systems to manage purchasing transactions, track orders, and maintain accurate procurement records
• Proactively identify potential supply chain challenges and communicate solutions to minimize disruptions to production

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience
• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred
• Hands-on experience working with ERP systems
• Exposure to production scheduling or manufacturing schedules is a major plus
• Strong vendor management, sourcing, and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage a high volume of purchasing transactions in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make independent purchasing decisions
• Highly adaptable with the ability to pivot quickly when production schedules and priorities change
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with vendors, plant personnel, and internal departments
• Strong business acumen with an understanding of pricing, inventory levels, purchasing quantities, and cost control

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