Strategic Purchasing & Materials Manager - Manufacturing

Compunetics; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Compunetics, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing/Supply Chain professional to manage supplier relations, pricing, and inventory in a manufacturing setting.

The role focuses on RFQs, PO generation, supplier development, and cross-functional coordination to ensure on-time delivery and quality. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in purchasing or SCM within manufacturing, strong negotiation, and ERP experience, plus solid communication and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or Business.
• 3–5 years purchasing or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP, planning, expediting and inventory control.
• Knowledge of industrial materials and PCB a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; supervision experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Prepare RFQs and purchase orders and submit to suppliers.
• Source and develop new suppliers; negotiate prices.
• Coordinate with suppliers, customers and internal teams for best price, quality and delivery.
• Manage inventory and oversee shipping/receiving; supervise department.
• Maintain work instructions and daily cycle counts.
• Coordinate semi-annual uniform orders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Team leadership

Negotiation

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor - Supply Chain Management or Business

Tools

ERP

Job description

Compunetics, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing/Supply Chain professional to manage supplier relations, pricing, and inventory in a manufacturing setting.

The role focuses on RFQs, PO generation, supplier development, and cross-functional coordination to ensure on-time delivery and quality. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in purchasing or SCM within manufacturing, strong negotiation, and ERP experience, plus solid communication and leadership abilities.