Strategic Procurement & Materials Planner

Gentex Corp; Simpson (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentex Corp in Carbondale, PA, seeks a Purchasing/Procurement Specialist to plan and coordinate material purchases, supplier negotiations, and production scheduling to ensure on-time shipments.

Responsibilities include analyzing commodity requirements, managing lead times, maintaining records, and supporting the 30/60 day ship plan; requires 2–4 years in purchasing and a bachelor’s in business, logistics, or supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, or supply chain.
• 2–4 years purchasing and procurement experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Minimum of four years experience in an MRP environment and scheduling a manufactured product.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all procurement activities related to commodities and follows through to purchase and delivery.
• Analyzes commodity requirements, specifications, supplier options, and timing for production.
• Negotiates cost, quality, and schedule alignment.
• Ensures on-time delivery, negotiated prices, and quality standards are met.
• Maintains order and shipping documentation for accurate records.
• Supports production schedules and ship plans with management.
• Assists in daily meetings communicating schedules and performance to plan.
• Ensures material and labor resources are available at start of production MO’s.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Purchasing processes

Computer skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, or supply chain

Tools

MAPICS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gentex Corp in Carbondale, PA, seeks a Purchasing/Procurement Specialist to plan and coordinate material purchases, supplier negotiations, and production scheduling to ensure on-time shipments.

Responsibilities include analyzing commodity requirements, managing lead times, maintaining records, and supporting the 30/60 day ship plan; requires 2–4 years in purchasing and a bachelor’s in business, logistics, or supply chain.