Strategic Purchasing & Supply Chain Specialist

Entertimeonline; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Entertimeonline is seeking a Purchasing & Supply Chain Specialist to strengthen purchasing capacity within established departmental responsibilities and management direction. You will support supplier sourcing, purchasing coordination, inventory and material availability review, ERP data accuracy, and cross-functional support.

Essential duties include supplier research, pricing and terms analysis, and maintaining data in the ERP system while collaborating with Purchasing, Production,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, procurement, or a related field highly preferred.
• 3–5 years' experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, inventory, or a related manufacturing/operations role.
• Proficiency with ERP and inventory management systems; experience maintaining accurate purchasing, supplier, inventory, or material data.
• Must possess excellent communication (both verbal and written), supplier-relations, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organization, documentation, and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills with attention to data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Research and compares suppliers, goods, and services based on cost, quality, availability, reliability, and lead time
• Supports supplier sourcing, quotation analysis, supplier selection, and purchasing activities within established purchasing processes
• Assists with supplier pricing, terms, delivery commitments, returns/RMAs, and other supplier issues as assigned
• Identifies opportunities for cost savings, improved lead times, and more efficient purchasing practices
• Builds and maintains positive, professional supplier relationships
• Monitors assigned supplier performance and communicates material delivery, quality, or service concerns to appropriate stakeholders
• Coordinates with Purchasing, Production, Shipping/Receiving, Sales, and other departments to review material availability, inventory information, and purchasing needs
• Reviews and maintains applicable purchasing and supply-chain data within the ERP system, including supplier information, lead times, purchasing parameters, and other assigned data; supports data accuracy and cleanup efforts
• Prepares and maintains purchase orders, verifies specifications and pricing, and provides supporting information to Accounting and other departments as needed
• Tracks purchase deliveries and communicate supplier status, expected delivery dates, shortages, or other material-related issues to relevant stakeholders
• Supports purchasing and supply-chain process improvement, documentation, reporting, and special projects, including ERP-related initiatives, as assigned
• Responsible for seasonal reviews and forecasting beyond standard review
• Assists with development of an internal process for tracking actual customer business compared to customer projections
• Assists with development of an internal system for tracking purchase requests and results

Skills

Purchasing

Supply chain

ERP

Inventory management

Supplier relations

Data analysis

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, procurement, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Entertimeonline is seeking a Purchasing & Supply Chain Specialist to strengthen purchasing capacity within established departmental responsibilities and management direction. You will support supplier sourcing, purchasing coordination, inventory and material availability review, ERP data accuracy, and cross-functional support.

Essential duties include supplier research, pricing and terms analysis, and maintaining data in the ERP system while collaborating with Purchasing, Production,