Strategic Materials & Procurement Specialist - Manufacturing

Gilder Search Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Gilder Search Group in Portland, OR is seeking a Materials and Procurement Specialist to support inventory control, materials planning, procurement, and purchasing activities within a manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes monitoring inventory, performing cycle counts, reviewing invoices and POs, and analyzing market trends to optimize materials availability and cost.

The base hourly rate is $24–$28, with medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in buying, purchasing, procurement, inventory control, materials management, or materials planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using ERP systems for inventory, purchasing, procurement, or materials tracking.
• Experience with inventory management, inventory counts, inventory audits, or cycle counting.

Responsibilities

• Plan procurement and purchasing activities based on inventory levels, production material requirements, and supply needs
• Monitor inventory levels and perform inventory counts, cycle counting, and inventory audits for shop and production materials
• Review invoices, purchase orders, pricing, and order quantities for accuracy
• Analyze market trends, demand trends, cost fluctuations, inventory metrics, and sales data to support purchasing decisions and prevent excess inventory and overstock
• Track supplier and vendor purchases to support delivery, material availability, and consistent quality
• Maintain inventory and purchasing information within an ERP system
• Monitor stock levels and material supply to support manufacturing operations

Job description

Gilder Search Group in Portland, OR is seeking a Materials and Procurement Specialist to support inventory control, materials planning, procurement, and purchasing activities within a manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes monitoring inventory, performing cycle counts, reviewing invoices and POs, and analyzing market trends to optimize materials availability and cost.

The base hourly rate is $24–$28, with medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off benefits.