Strategic Materials Buyer & Sourcing Lead

Spectraforce; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SPECTRAFORCE is seeking a purchasing professional to manage MRO and inventory purchasing for production scheduling. This role includes planning raw materials and hardware, using SAP MM/PP/FI/CO, and driving strategic sourcing projects.

You will mentor junior staff and ensure supplier performance to support manufacturing campaigns. The position emphasizes effective vendor management, cost control, and compliance with healthcare-related regulations.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of experience in Materials (purchasing, planning, inventory and production control).
• Certified Purchasing Manager or APICS Certification preferred.
• Experience with cost/value analysis.
• Experience with SAP preferred.
• Experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Purchase a wide variety of items and services and verify authorizations.
• Process paperwork and expedite as necessary.
• Ensure best price, quality and delivery for all MRO purchases.
• Maintain compliance with Approved Supplier List.
• Generate purchase orders using the MRP system.
• Complete all purchasing functions including expediting and returns.
• Develop and maintain supplier relations and negotiate terms.
• Plan, schedule, and track materials through system.
• Maintain minimum stock levels and reorder points.
• Interface with production, quality, and facilities to plan usage.

Skills

Leadership

Vendor management

Communication

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

APICS Certification (preferred)

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

SPECTRAFORCE is seeking a purchasing professional to manage MRO and inventory purchasing for production scheduling. This role includes planning raw materials and hardware, using SAP MM/PP/FI/CO, and driving strategic sourcing projects.

You will mentor junior staff and ensure supplier performance to support manufacturing campaigns. The position emphasizes effective vendor management, cost control, and compliance with healthcare-related regulations.