Strategic Purchasing Specialist - Manufacturing (ERP/MRP)

Adecco US, Inc.; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) options

Long-term career growth

Fixed schedule

Job summary

Adecco US, Inc. is assisting a local client in El Cajon, CA to hire a Purchasing Specialist for a temp-to-hire role with a salary range of $70,000-$80,000 per year.

The position requires 5+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing setting, strong MRP/ERP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills. You will collaborate with Planning, Production, Engineering and Quality teams, manage PO activity, and drive cost-saving initiatives while maintaining solid supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or certificate; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive purchasing/procurement/strategic sourcing in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP, inventory management, production planning, and supplier performance management.
• Advanced Excel skills: pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis, reporting.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, organizational and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Review MRP/ERP demand, purchase requisitions, work orders, production schedules, inventory levels, and supplier lead times to set purchasing priorities.
• Create, issue, and maintain purchase orders with accurate pricing, quantities, and delivery requirements.
• Obtain supplier quotations, evaluate pricing and lead times, and support cost-reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with Planning, Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure timely material availability.
• Manage supplier returns, credits, and corrective actions related to nonconforming materials.
• Monitor purchasing activity and supplier performance data to identify process improvements.
• Assist with audits, inventory initiatives, reporting, and other purchasing projects.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or certificate in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Adecco US, Inc. is assisting a local client in El Cajon, CA to hire a Purchasing Specialist for a temp-to-hire role with a salary range of $70,000-$80,000 per year.

The position requires 5+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing setting, strong MRP/ERP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills. You will collaborate with Planning, Production, Engineering and Quality teams, manage PO activity, and drive cost-saving initiatives while maintaining solid supplier relationships.