Purchasing Specialist- Hybrid Schedule

OtterBase; Michigan; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

OtterBase is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to manage MRO materials and services, ensuring competitive pricing, on-time delivery, quality, and policy compliance.

This hybrid role supports manufacturing operations with SAP-based processes, supplier relationships, and cross-department coordination.

Responsibilities include lifecycle management of requisitions and POs, tracking and reconciling orders and invoices, and ensuring safety and GMP standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Purchasing experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders throughout their lifecycle.
• Purchase MRO materials, services, and supplies to support manufacturing operations.
• Track orders, resolve discrepancies, and reconcile purchase orders, invoices, and p-card transactions.
• Maintain supplier relationships and coordinate with internal departments to ensure timely delivery.
• Create vendor setup requests and maintain purchasing records in SAP.
• Support service agreements and contractor compliance in partnership with corporate procurement.
• Utilize SAP purchasing data to ensure accurate sourcing and pricing.
• Resolve aging purchase requests, returns, warranty claims, and defective product issues.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and GMP standards.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Purchasing Specialist - Job Summary

Hybrid Schedule: Remote- Monday & Fridays!

Summary Responsible for purchasing MRO materials, goods, and services through approved suppliers while ensuring competitive pricing, on-time delivery, quality, and compliance with company procurement policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders throughout their lifecycle.
• Purchase MRO materials, services, and supplies to support manufacturing operations.
• Track orders, resolve discrepancies, and reconcile purchase orders, invoices, and p-card transactions.
• Maintain supplier relationships and coordinate with internal departments to ensure timely delivery.
• Create vendor setup requests and maintain purchasing records in SAP.
• Support service agreements and contractor compliance in partnership with corporate procurement.
• Utilize SAP purchasing data to ensure accurate sourcing and pricing.
• Resolve aging purchase requests, returns, warranty claims, and defective product issues.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and GMP standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Purchasing experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.