Strategic Procurement & Planning Specialist

Ultimate Staffing Services; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing Services invites applications for a Buyer/Planner responsible for planning, sourcing, and procuring materials to support production and customer delivery commitments.

Ideal candidates are analytical with strong supplier management, inventory planning, and cost-control skills. Collaboration with Operations, Finance, and Sales is essential to optimize inventory levels and costs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, planning, or supply chain management.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, MRP systems, and inventory management principles.
• Experience negotiating pricing, supplier agreements, delivery schedules, and commercial terms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with demand forecasts and cost data.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing or operations environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and procure raw materials, components, and finished goods per MRP and forecasts.
• Review MRP outputs, validate data, and execute purchasing actions.
• Monitor inventory to support production and minimize obsolescence.
• Coordinate lead times with suppliers and identify supply risks.
• Create and modify purchase orders; manage date/quantity changes.
• Expedite or defer orders to meet schedules and customer commitments.
• Resolve supply chain issues including shortages and late deliveries.
• Provide material status updates to Operations, Sales and Account Management.
• Maintain ERP data including pricing, lead times, and item master data.

Skills

Procurement

MRP knowledge

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Tools

ERP systems

Supply chain software

Job description

Ultimate Staffing Services invites applications for a Buyer/Planner responsible for planning, sourcing, and procuring materials to support production and customer delivery commitments.

Ideal candidates are analytical with strong supplier management, inventory planning, and cost-control skills. Collaboration with Operations, Finance, and Sales is essential to optimize inventory levels and costs.