Strategic Materials Buyer: Demand, Delivery & Risk

NextGenEnergyJobs; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to manage daily raw material purchasing to support production schedules. You will review MRP requirements, place POs, and ensure demand accuracy across manufacturing lines.

Collaborating with Material Planning, Production, Engineering, and Quality teams, you will monitor inventory, expedite deliveries, and mitigate shortages while maintaining optimal stock levels. Proficiency with SAP/Oracle and Excel is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of buyer or purchasing experience in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of MRP systems and procurement processes.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office applications.
• APICS/CPIM certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily purchasing activities for raw materials to support production schedules.
• Review and validate MRP requirements to ensure demand accuracy and appropriate purchase order placement.
• Analyze material demand, supply signals, and inventory levels to identify potential shortages and supply risks.
• Develop and execute mitigation plans for material shortages in collaboration with commodity managers and material planning teams.
• Expedite supplier deliveries and follow up on open orders to prevent production disruptions.
• Work closely with Material Planning, Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure material availability and supply continuity.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding lead times, delivery schedules, shortages, and recovery plans.
• Support supplier performance improvement and escalation management when supply issues arise.
• Maintain accurate purchasing data and updates within ERP/MRP systems.
• Support product transitions, supplier changes, and phase-in/phase-out planning.

Skills

MRP analysis

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

MS Office

Job description

NextGenEnergyJobs is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to manage daily raw material purchasing to support production schedules. You will review MRP requirements, place POs, and ensure demand accuracy across manufacturing lines.

Collaborating with Material Planning, Production, Engineering, and Quality teams, you will monitor inventory, expedite deliveries, and mitigate shortages while maintaining optimal stock levels. Proficiency with SAP/Oracle and Excel is preferred.