Strategic Purchasing & Inventory Specialist

Bodycote; Hebron Estates (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Bodycote in Hebron Estates, KY is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to secure materials for uninterrupted production. You will manage purchase orders, build supplier relationships, and monitor inventories and budgets while coordinating with Quality to address supplier issues.

The role requires ensuring timely delivery, maintaining supplier scorecards, and communicating with production and customers. Candidates should have a high school diploma, 2–3 years purchasing or office experience, and

Qualifications

• ITAR compliance required; candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Legal Permanent Residents
• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2–3 years of relevant office or business administration experience
• Familiarity with A/R, purchasing and materials management processes
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Willingness to expand knowledge through formal training
• Ability to use systems to record and track data, order materials and maintain documentation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Responsibilities

• Execute purchasing functions to ensure materials are ordered at the best price and quality in a timely manner to support uninterrupted production
• Ensure purchase orders are accurate, organized and written promptly to support the production process
• Manage Approved Supplier List
• Collaborate with Quality to manage supplier corrective actions
• Maintain supplier scorecards
• Coordinate with Production and customers to determine shipping requirements for EST-arranged part shipments and ensure prompt delivery
• Conduct physical inventories and provide accurate reporting
• Control disposition of inventoried parts and maintain information systems timely
• Create, monitor and maintain a budget for inventoried parts and materials
• Ensure received materials match purchase orders in quality, quantity and type
• Adhere to Environment, Health and Safety policy; keep area neat; wear PPE; dispose of waste per safety standards

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Bodycote in Hebron Estates, KY is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to secure materials for uninterrupted production. You will manage purchase orders, build supplier relationships, and monitor inventories and budgets while coordinating with Quality to address supplier issues.

The role requires ensuring timely delivery, maintaining supplier scorecards, and communicating with production and customers. Candidates should have a high school diploma, 2–3 years purchasing or office experience, and