Senior Purchasing & Logistics Lead – Manufacturing

gpac; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GPAC is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to lead day-to-day purchasing and sourcing across multiple categories in Charleston, SC. You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and optimize ERP/MRP data and order processing to support production and project schedules.

The role requires 5+ years in purchasing within a manufacturing or related environment, strong Excel skills, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in manufacturing, fabrication, construction, or a related environment.
• Experience managing freight and logistics.
• Experience using ERP/MRP or purchasing systems, along with strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred but not required. Equivalent relevant professional experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day purchasing and sourcing for raw materials, electrical components, graphics materials, hardware, equipment, operating supplies, and campus services.
• Manage supplier/vendor relationships; obtain competitive quotes and negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, freight costs, and service levels.
• Manage freight carrier relationships, including carrier sourcing, rate negotiations and scheduling.
• Create, approve, and track purchase orders; maintain vendor, pricing, lead-time, and purchasing data within the ERP system.
• Monitor open orders, shortages, backorders, and supplier constraints; expedite orders or develop alternate sources before production or project schedules are affected.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing/Production, Project Management, Estimating, Design, and Accounting to support company and project objectives.
• Support inventory planning and management.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Project coordination

Decision making

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

GPAC is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to lead day-to-day purchasing and sourcing across multiple categories in Charleston, SC. You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and optimize ERP/MRP data and order processing to support production and project schedules.

The role requires 5+ years in purchasing within a manufacturing or related environment, strong Excel skills, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced setting.