Purchasing Specialist

Systematic Business Consulting; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Systematic Business Consulting is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to join our on-site team in the Richmond, VA area. The role involves sourcing electrical, structural, and mechanical materials used in custom industrial equipment manufacturing, and collaborating with Engineering, Estimating, Production, and Scheduling to ensure timely delivery.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of purchasing experience in industrial/manufacturing settings, be able to read drawings and BOMs, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of purchasing experience in industrial or manufacturing is required.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical specifications.
• Familiarity with industrial electrical and mechanical components.
• Strong negotiation, organization, and vendor-management skills.
• ERP experience is required - Acumatica experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase electrical, mechanical, and structural materials.
• Obtain competitive quotes and negotiate with suppliers.
• Manage vendor relationships and performance.
• Review engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical specifications.
• Track material availability, lead times, and critical-path items.
• Create and manage POs and purchasing activity within an ERP system.
• Partner with Engineering, Production, Estimating, and Scheduling to ensure materials arrive on time.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Negotiation

Vendor management

ERP systems

Reading drawings & BOMs

Tools

Acumatica ERP

Job description

Location: Richmond, VA area | On-site

A growing industrial manufacturer is seeking an experienced Purchasing Specialist to join their team on-site in the Richmond, VA area.

This role will manage the purchasing of electrical, structural, and mechanical materials used in custom industrial equipment manufacturing, while working closely with Engineering, Estimating, Production, and Scheduling.

PLEASE NOTE: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities:

• Source and purchase electrical, mechanical, and structural materials
• Obtain competitive quotes and negotiate with suppliers
• Manage vendor relationships and performance
• Review engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical specifications
• Track material availability, lead times, and critical-path items
• Create and manage POs and purchasing activity within an ERP system
• Partner with Engineering, Production, Estimating, and Scheduling to ensure materials arrive on time

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of purchasing experience in industrial or manufacturing is required
• Ability to read engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical specifications
• Familiarity with industrial electrical and mechanical components
• Strong negotiation, organization, and vendor-management skills
• ERP experience is required - Acumatica experience preferred