Strategic Procurement & Materials Planner (Manufacturing)

Axion Recruitment Limited; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Axion Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist for a food packaging manufacturer in Grand Prairie, TX. You will support purchasing and material planning, collaborating with Production, Warehouse and Operations to ensure timely materials.

Responsibilities include managing POs, supplier coordination, inventory monitoring, and ERP-based data accuracy while aiming to optimize costs and supplier performance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, purchasing or supply chain.
• Manufacturing purchasing experience preferred.
• Experience managing purchase orders and suppliers.
• Strong inventory and material planning knowledge.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• ERP or MRP system experience preferred.
• Food, packaging or similar manufacturing experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Purchase raw materials, packaging supplies and production materials.
• Manage purchase orders from placement through delivery.
• Monitor inventory levels and material requirements.
• Work with suppliers on pricing, availability and lead times.
• Track orders and resolve late or incomplete deliveries.
• Maintain accurate purchasing information within the ERP system.
• Support inventory planning and prevent material shortages.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships.
• Work closely with Production, Warehouse and Operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing costs and supplier performance.

Skills

Procurement

Purchasing

Supplier management

Inventory planning

ERP/MRP

Communication

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Job description

Axion Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist for a food packaging manufacturer in Grand Prairie, TX. You will support purchasing and material planning, collaborating with Production, Warehouse and Operations to ensure timely materials.

Responsibilities include managing POs, supplier coordination, inventory monitoring, and ERP-based data accuracy while aiming to optimize costs and supplier performance in a fast-paced environment.