Strategic Purchasing Coordinator (Temp) – Wayne, NJ

Mane-USA; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO plan

Paid holidays

401(k) contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MANE is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator for our Wayne, NJ facility on a long-term temporary basis. You will run reports, coordinate with Lab and QC, manage POs and supplier samples, and support risk management and supplier performance initiatives.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in business or supply chain and 2–5 years purchasing or procurement experience; proficiency with SAP or ERP systems and MS Office; ability to work in a team and meet deadlines. Competitive benefits and pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, purchasing or supply chain accepted in lieu of relevant work experience.
• Two to Five years of experience in purchasing, procurement, customer service, supply chain, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to work in a team environment with strong attention to detail.
• Computer literacy in ERP systems (preferably SAP) and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Run exception reports, identify issues, and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Work closely with the Lab to procure samples as required.
• Manage alternate sample approvals by liaising with suppliers to obtain samples, coordinating with QC on submissions and follow‑ups, and working with Regulatory to secure required approvals.
• Review past‑due reports and proactively follow up on overdue POs.
• Update delivery dates based on reports received from BSL.
• Follow up with suppliers on PO cancellations and confirmations.
• Review forecast variances for selected purchasing groups and collaborate with the BI team to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain and update Master Data to ensure accuracy and data integrity.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support business needs.
• Support risk management activities to proactively address supply challenges and develop and execute purchasing strategies to mitigate purchase cost variances.
• Support the team during Go Live of Optima, Colibri & Centric
• Ensure all dealings with suppliers are conducted in compliance to MANE’s purchasing Code of Ethics, MANE responsible sourcing & sustainability policies
• Create meaningful linkages with Quality, Regulatory, Finance, local purchasing and planning, Category Directors, and Pricing to ensure effective category strategy alignment
• Consistent with MANE’s environmental commitments, employees will engage in awareness and practical training, relevant to job‑related and job‑specific roles and responsibilities, to adhere to applicable environmental policies, procedures, and best practices

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, purchasing or supply chain

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

MANE is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator for our Wayne, NJ facility on a long-term temporary basis. You will run reports, coordinate with Lab and QC, manage POs and supplier samples, and support risk management and supplier performance initiatives.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in business or supply chain and 2–5 years purchasing or procurement experience; proficiency with SAP or ERP systems and MS Office; ability to work in a team and meet deadlines. Competitive benefits and pay.