Purchasing Specialist (Manufacturing)

Infosoft, Inc.; New Kensington (Westmoreland County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Infosoft, Inc. in New Kensington, PA is seeking a Purchasing Specialist (Manufacturing) to oversee procurement of production materials and components. The role requires strong supplier coordination, inventory planning, and cost control within an industrial setting.

The ideal candidate has hands-on procurement experience, excellent communication, and the ability to use SAP and Power BI for reporting and optimization. This hybrid position offers in-office days and remote work as specified.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or materials management.
• Hands-on experience managing purchase orders, supplier quotations, purchasing schedules, and material procurement.
• Ability to coordinate supplier relationships and address delivery, quality, pricing, and material availability concerns.
• Understanding of inventory management, replenishment activities, material planning, and supply chain fundamentals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools; Power BI experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled business tools and their appropriate use in procurement and reporting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple purchasing priorities independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to coordinate activities and provide guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Understanding of lean practices and continuous improvement principles.
• Preferred: Experience in manufacturing, industrial procurement, project-based purchasing, or engineered-to-order environments.
• Preferred: Hands-on SAP experience, particularly SAP MM purchasing, inventory management, MRP, and material master maintenance (MM02).
• Preferred: Experience with supplier negotiations, supplier performance evaluation, and cost-saving initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing activities for materials, components, and inventory requirements.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders, obtain supplier quotations, and verify pricing.
• Monitor open orders and supplier delivery schedules to ensure materials arrive on time to support production and project timelines.
• Coordinate procurement of standard, specialized, and custom-engineered components.
• Review material requirements and inventory positions to identify potential shortages and initiate appropriate replenishment actions.
• Evaluate supplier performance based on delivery reliability, product quality, responsiveness, and commercial commitments.
• Work with suppliers to resolve order delays, material shortages, pricing discrepancies, and other procurement-related concerns.
• Assist with supplier negotiations and identify opportunities to improve purchasing costs and commercial terms.
• Maintain accurate purchasing information, supplier records, material data, and order updates within SAP.
• Utilize SAP purchasing and inventory functions to monitor material requirements, review MRP information, and maintain relevant purchasing parameters.
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, project management, and strategic procurement teams to coordinate material requirements.
• Support purchasing activities associated with new product introductions, engineering modifications, and product transitions.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable and suppliers to investigate discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders.
• Analyze purchasing and supplier information using Excel, Power BI, and other approved business tools.
• Contribute to lean initiatives, procurement process improvements, and cost-reduction activities.
• Communicate potential supply risks and procurement updates to relevant stakeholders to support timely business decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-solving

Supply chain coordination

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP MM

Inventory management

MRP

Material master maintenance

Excel

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

Duration: 3 Months (Potential for further extension or direct hire conversion based on performance)

Location: New Kensington, PA (Hybrid - 3 days remote and in-office 2 days out of the following days a week: Tues, Weds, and Thurs)

We are looking for a Purchasing Specialist

Our client is seeking a Purchasing Specialist (Manufacturing) to support procurement and materials operations at a manufacturing facility in New Kensington, PA. This position will oversee purchasing activities for production materials, inventory components, and specialized parts while working closely with suppliers and internal teams. The individual will help maintain material availability, manage supplier commitments, control purchasing costs, and support uninterrupted manufacturing and project operations. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on procurement experience, strong supplier coordination skills, and an understanding of inventory planning within an industrial environment.

• Manage day-to-day purchasing activities for assigned materials, components, and inventory requirements.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders, obtain supplier quotations, and verify pricing against established purchasing agreements.
• Monitor open orders and supplier delivery schedules to ensure materials arrive on time to support production and project timelines.
• Coordinate procurement of standard, specialized, and custom‑engineered components.
• Review material requirements and inventory positions to identify potential shortages and initiate appropriate replenishment actions.
• Evaluate supplier performance based on delivery reliability, product quality, responsiveness, and commercial commitments.
• Work with suppliers to resolve order delays, material shortages, pricing discrepancies, and other procurement‑related concerns.
• Assist with supplier negotiations and identify opportunities to improve purchasing costs and commercial terms.
• Maintain accurate purchasing information, supplier records, material data, and order updates within SAP.
• Utilize SAP purchasing and inventory functions to monitor material requirements, review MRP information, and maintain relevant purchasing parameters.
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, project management, and strategic procurement teams to coordinate material requirements.
• Support purchasing activities associated with new product introductions, engineering modifications, and product transitions.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable and suppliers to investigate discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders.
• Analyze purchasing and supplier information using Excel, Power BI, and other approved business tools.
• Contribute to lean initiatives, procurement process improvements, and cost-reduction activities.
• Communicate potential supply risks and procurement updates to relevant stakeholders to support timely business decisions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience will also be considered.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or materials management.
• Hands‑on experience managing purchase orders, supplier quotations, purchasing schedules, and material procurement.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate supplier relationships and address delivery, quality, pricing, and material availability concerns.
• Understanding of inventory management, replenishment activities, material planning, and supply chain fundamentals.
• Ability to manage procurement requirements for specialized or custom‑designed components.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools; Power BI experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with AI‑enabled business tools and their appropriate use in improving procurement and reporting activities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, communication, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple purchasing priorities independently while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to coordinate activities and provide guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Understanding of lean practices and continuous improvement principles.
• Preferred: Experience in manufacturing, industrial procurement, project‑based purchasing, or engineered‑to‑order environments.
• Preferred: Hands‑on SAP experience, particularly SAP MM purchasing, inventory management, MRP, and material master maintenance (including MM02).
• Preferred: Experience with supplier negotiations, supplier performance evaluation, and cost‑saving initiatives.