Strategic Purchasing Specialist - Manufacturing

James Moore & Co., P.L.; Carolina (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Goshen Engineering seeks a Purchasing Agent to ensure our manufacturing operations stay supplied and on schedule. You will source materials, manage POs, expedite critical items, and work closely with Materials, Production, Engineering, Quality, Receiving, and Accounting to maintain smooth flow.

The role requires strong organization, communication, and follow-through, with on-site presence in Mount Olive, NC. A related degree and ERP/MRP experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years of purchasing, procurement, materials, or supply-chain experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of purchase orders, supplier follow-up, inventory requirements, and basic purchasing practices.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and standard business software to maintain records and analyze information.

Responsibilities

• Review material requirements, BOMs, inventory levels, production schedules, and MRP/ERP information to determine purchasing needs and timing.
• Source raw materials, components, fabricated parts, hardware, MRO items, and other products or services required for manufacturing and company operations.
• Solicit and compare supplier quotations and evaluate price, quality, availability, lead time, delivery terms, and other purchasing considerations.
• Create, issue, maintain, and follow up on purchase orders with accurate quantities, pricing, specs, and delivery dates.
• Monitor open purchase orders and supplier commitments, expedite past-due or critical materials, and flag potential shortages or delivery risks.
• Maintain supplier relationships, evaluate new vendors, and assist with alternate sources for quality, delivery, capacity, or cost.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Production, Materials, Receiving, and Accounting to resolve shortages, supplier quality issues, invoicing discrepancies, and returns.
• Work with Production and Materials to set and maintain minimum stock levels based on anticipated usage.
• Maintain vendor, item, pricing, lead-time, minimum-order, and PO information in ERP/MRP and related systems.
• Monitor commodity markets and coordinate with Engineering and Management on timely purchases and negotiated pricing.
• Support purchasing process improvements and ensure clear communication on open purchasing and material issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Multi-tasking

Vendor coordination

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor’s degree in SCM/Business/Operations/Manufacturing

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Goshen Engineering seeks a Purchasing Agent to ensure our manufacturing operations stay supplied and on schedule. You will source materials, manage POs, expedite critical items, and work closely with Materials, Production, Engineering, Quality, Receiving, and Accounting to maintain smooth flow.

The role requires strong organization, communication, and follow-through, with on-site presence in Mount Olive, NC. A related degree and ERP/MRP experience are preferred.