Purchasing Specialist

Ultimate Staffing Services; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing Services in Fort Worth, TX, seeks a Purchasing Specialist to manage procurement of raw materials and supplier relations. This full-time, on-site role supports timely, cost-efficient supply aligned with company goals and production schedules.

Responsibilities include creating and managing POs in SAP/Avatar, forecasting with vendors, MO Shortage monitoring, and cross-dock material coordination. A Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in purchasing are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years purchasing experience in ME or EE materials.
• Experience managing overseas suppliers or global supply chains.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP) and SRM software; advanced Excel skills.
• Supply chain certifications (APICS CPIM, CIPS, Six Sigma) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Send weekly forecasts to vendors and follow up on supplier commitments.
• Review MRP reports and create, release, and manage purchase orders in SAP/Avatar.
• Reschedule POs weekly according to updated MRP needs via email or PO management in Avatar.
• Monitor material status using MO Shortage and related reports; provide timely updates.
• Resolve material issues and coordinate dispositions with suppliers and internal teams.
• Create MIT requests and coordinate with customs for cross-dock materials.
• Oversee daily activities related to raw material planning, procurement, inventory control, and supplier performance.
• Ensure timely arrival and receipt of materials for production.
• Audit PO pricing weekly for received and open orders; collaborate with A/P on payments.
• Manage return and scrap processes for defective materials, including RTV activities.
• Prepare and monitor cross-dock material status; ensure pending shipments are assigned correctly.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field

Tools

SAP

Avatar

SRM software

Job description

Purchasing Specialist (JN -092026-429988) Fort Worth, Texas

Salary: USD55000 - USD60000 per year + Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to join a client in Fort Worth. This is a full-time, direct hire position. The role is 100% onsite.

The Purchasing Specialist will be responsible for purchasing raw materials and managing the procurement process to ensure timely, cost-effective, and efficient supply in alignment with organizational goals.

Job Duties:

• Send weekly forecasts to vendors and follow up on supplier commitments.
• Review MRP reports and create, release, and manage purchase orders in SAP/Avatar based on requirements.
• Reschedule purchase orders weekly according to updated MRP needs via email or PO Management in Avatar.
• Monitor material status using MO Shortage and related reports; provide timely updates.
• Resolve material issues, coordinate dispositions, and maintain communication between suppliers and internal teams.
• Create MIT requests and coordinate with customs for cross-dock materials.
• Oversee daily activities related to raw material planning, procurement, inventory control, and supplier performance.
• Ensure timely arrival and receipt of assigned materials for production.
• Conduct weekly audits of PO pricing for received and open orders; collaborate with A/P team on payment processes.
• Manage return and scrap processes for defective materials, including RTV activities (shipments, debit notes, and tracking).
• Prepare and monitor cross-dock material status, ensuring pending shipments are assigned correctly.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of purchasing experience in ME or EE materials with knowledge of material characteristics and MRP logic.
• At least 2 years of experience managing overseas suppliers or in supply chain operations.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP) and SRM software; advanced Excel skills.
• Supply Chain certifications (APICS CPIM, CIPS, Six Sigma) preferred.