Senior Purchasing Specialist – In-Plant Leader (Relocation Help)

Malone Workforce Solutions; West Point (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Malone Workforce Solutions is collaborating with a client near West Point, GA seeking a Senior Purchasing Specialist to lead purchasing for sourcing, supplier selection and orders. This is a direct hire in-office role with relocation assistance possible.

Reporting to Purchasing Manager, this role requires 3+ years in purchasing (Automotive preferred), knowledge of US customs, and strong supplier management skills to drive cost savings and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or comparable background in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Economics or Finance.
• 3+ years’ purchasing experience (Automotive industry preferred).
• Knowledge of U.S. Custom regulations and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing activities for sourcing, supplier selection and order placement.
• Oversee supplier performance and quality issues; manage cost, price, schedule trade-offs.
• Source and procure materials meeting specs and schedules cost-effectively.
• Negotiate terms including material price for new projects with suppliers.
• Bid, nominate suppliers and sign purchasing contracts.
• Analyze parts quality issues, cost reductions and supply risks.
• Understand USMCA and tariff framework to manage sourcing compliance.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Purchasing/SCM/Economics/Finance

Job description

Malone Workforce Solutions is collaborating with a client near West Point, GA seeking a Senior Purchasing Specialist to lead purchasing for sourcing, supplier selection and orders. This is a direct hire in-office role with relocation assistance possible.

Reporting to Purchasing Manager, this role requires 3+ years in purchasing (Automotive preferred), knowledge of US customs, and strong supplier management skills to drive cost savings and on-time delivery.