Senior Purchasing Specialist

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Senior Purchasing Specialist in San Antonio, TX. The role focuses on procurement operations, vendor relationships, inventory planning, and sourcing initiatives within a growing manufacturing organization.

You will manage POs in ERP, negotiate terms, monitor stock, and support supplier evaluations. The position offers high visibility with leadership and opportunities for process improvements in a stable team environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, buying, or supply chain operations.
• Experience creating and managing purchase orders in an ERP environment.
• Strong vendor management and supplier relationship experience.
• Proven ability to negotiate pricing and purchasing agreements.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Create, process, and manage purchase orders through the company's ERP system.
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers while ensuring timely delivery of materials and products.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with operations teams to maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and purchasing agreements to maximize value and cost savings.
• Assist with sourcing projects, supplier evaluations, and request-for-proposal (RFP) activities.
• Analyze supplier performance, lead times, and landed costs to support purchasing decisions.
• Resolve purchasing, shipment, and delivery issues as they arise.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, production, and leadership teams to support business objectives.

Skills

Purchasing

ERP systems

Vendor management

Negotiation

Excel

Inventory planning

Communication

Tools

Epicor ERP

Sage ERP

Job description

Senior Purchasing Specialist

San Antonio, TX
Compensation: $70,000 - $100,000 DOE

Are you an experienced purchasing professional looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact? Our client, a well-established and growing manufacturing organization in San Antonio, is seeking a Senior Purchasing Specialist to support procurement operations, vendor relationships, inventory planning, and sourcing initiatives. This role offers strong visibility with leadership and the opportunity to contribute to process improvements within a stable, employee-focused environment.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a stable and growing manufacturing organization with a strong reputation in its industry.
• Work alongside experienced leadership and gain exposure to strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Opportunity to play a key role in supplier management, purchasing strategy, and inventory optimization.
• High visibility across the organization with regular interaction with executive leadership.
• Collaborative team environment that encourages ownership and process improvement.
• Company is investing in technology, automation, and operational efficiencies.
• Flexible scheduling that supports work-life balance.
• Long-term career growth opportunities within procurement and supply chain operations.
• Strong company culture with employee appreciation events and team-focused activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, process, and manage purchase orders through the company's ERP system.
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers while ensuring timely delivery of materials and products.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with operations teams to maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and purchasing agreements to maximize value and cost savings.
• Assist with sourcing projects, supplier evaluations, and request-for-proposal (RFP) activities.
• Analyze supplier performance, lead times, and landed costs to support purchasing decisions.
• Resolve purchasing, shipment, and delivery issues as they arise.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, production, and leadership teams to support business objectives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, buying, or supply chain operations.
• Experience creating and managing purchase orders in an ERP environment.
• Strong vendor management and supplier relationship experience.
• Proven ability to negotiate pricing and purchasing agreements.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Experience

• Manufacturing, construction, industrial, or automotive industry experience.
• Experience with strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier evaluations.
• Epicor ERP experience.
• Sage ERP experience.
• Experience coordinating or leading RFP processes.

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