Purchasing Specialist

Exact Metrology Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Exact Metrology Inc. in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to manage the procurement of materials, tooling, and services for on-time, on-budget operations. You will issue POs, track order status, and negotiate terms with vendors, while coordinating with internal teams and accounting.

The role emphasizes strong communication, accurate documentation, and continuous improvement of purchasing processes within a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of purchasing experience, manufacturing preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings.
• Understanding of purchasing and basic accounting.
• Experience with Microsoft Office; ERP experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the purchasing process from request to PO to delivery.
• Source materials, tooling, and services critical to operations.
• Create and track purchase orders in ERP (Great Plains a plus).
• Communicate timelines and updates to vendors and internal teams.
• Keep documentation accurate, organized, and audit-ready.
• Review requisitions and issue POs quickly and accurately.
• Track orders and ensure on-time delivery.
• Keep stakeholders informed every step of the way.
• Build and manage strong supplier relationships.
• Source specialty items and solve supply challenges.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts.
• Maintain backup vendors to keep supply chain strong.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and support payments.
• Partner with Accounting for smooth procurement flow.
• Identify cost savings and efficiency gains.
• Help improve purchasing processes and controls.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization skills

Reading mechanical drawings

Purchasing + basic accounting

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Great Plains ERP

Job description

Overview

Keep Operations Moving. Own the Details. Drive Results.

We’re looking for a high-impact Purchasing Specialist to keep materials, equipment, and services flowing—on time and on budget. You’ll be the go-to connection between our internal teams and a specialized vendor network.

Safety is always the priority.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Own the purchasing process from request to PO to delivery
• Source materials, tooling, and services critical to operations
• Create and track purchase orders in ERP (Great Plains a plus)
• Communicate timelines and updates to vendors and internal teams

Keep documentation accurate, organized, and audit-ready

Purchasing Execution

• Review requisitions and issue POs quickly and accurately
• Track orders and ensure on-time delivery
• Keep stakeholders informed every step of the way
• Build and manage strong supplier relationships
• Source specialty items and solve supply challenges
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts
• Maintain backup vendors to keep supply chain strong

Operations & Improvement

• Resolve invoice discrepancies and support payments
• Partner with Accounting for smooth procurement flow
• Identify cost savings and efficiency gains
• Help improve purchasing processes and controls

What You Bring

• 3–5 years of purchasing experience (manufacturing preferred)
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Ability to read mechanical drawings
• Solid understanding of purchasing + basic accounting
• Experience with Microsoft Office (ERP experience a plus)

What Sets You Apart

• You move fast without sacrificing accuracy
• You stay on top of multiple priorities
• You communicate clearly and follow through
• You solve problems before they become issues
• Exposure to equipment, machinery, and active operations

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED (Associate’s preferred)
• Valid driver’s license

Why It Matters

This role is essential to keeping projects on track and operations running smoothly. You’ll directly impact cost, timelines, and overall efficiency—every single day.