Strategic Buyer & Supply Planner

Spectrum Staffing, Inc.; Little Ferry (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Staffing, Inc. is seeking a purchasing professional to manage day‑to‑day supplier activity and keep material requirements on track in a fast‑paced environment.

You will handle POs from creation to delivery follow‑up, work with suppliers on pricing, documentation, and material availability, and coordinate with internal teams to minimize disruption to operations. This role offers hands‑on involvement across purchasing, supplier coordination, inventory planning, receiving schedules, and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of purchasing, buying, procurement, or related supply chain experience.
• Experience with purchase orders, suppliers, material requirements, forecasting, and MRP concepts.
• ERP experience preferred; familiarity with SAP or similar system is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and strong computer skills.
• Strong organization, follow‑through, communication, and supplier relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders from creation and release through supplier confirmation and delivery follow‑up.
• Partner with suppliers to address daily issues, pricing discrepancies, and material availability.
• Align incoming materials with forecasted demand and production priorities.
• Coordinate with internal teams to communicate shortages and resolve supply concerns.
• Develop and adjust receiving schedules based on material requirements and capacity.
• Monitor purchasing performance measures and follow up on exceptions.
• Use ERP/MRP data to identify concerns and escalate issues when needed.
• Assist with new supplier and item setup, sample coordination, and ERP data maintenance.
• Work with Quality, Accounts Payable, demand planning, and procurement partners to resolve issues.
• Support special purchasing and supply chain projects as needed.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Strong communication

Organization

Cross-functional collaboration

Forecasting

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in Business / Materials Management / Supply Chain

Tools

ERP system (SAP)

Job description

Spectrum Staffing, Inc. is seeking a purchasing professional to manage day‑to‑day supplier activity and keep material requirements on track in a fast‑paced environment.

You will handle POs from creation to delivery follow‑up, work with suppliers on pricing, documentation, and material availability, and coordinate with internal teams to minimize disruption to operations. This role offers hands‑on involvement across purchasing, supplier coordination, inventory planning, receiving schedules, and