Strategic Sourcing & Purchasing Specialist

Century-Furniture; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Furniture in Hickory, NC is seeking a Purchasing Agent to support manufacturing by sourcing materials at the best cost and ensuring timely delivery. You will manage purchasing for assigned categories, issue purchase orders, and coordinate with Production, Engineering, Product Development, and suppliers.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least six years in purchasing, with experience reading technical drawings and using ERP systems (SAP/others).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of six years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, or related field.
• Furniture or manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• Experience with domestic and international suppliers preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, email, and web-based applications.
• Experience with SAP or another ERP/purchasing system is a plus.
• APICS CPM or other procurement/supply chain certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities for assigned materials, products, categories, and projects.
• Cross functional meetings with Production, Engineering, Product Development, and Sales to understand product requirements.
• Request, review, and evaluate supplier quotations for new and existing products and materials.
• Issue, maintain, and update purchase orders and contracts to support production and business needs.
• Monitor open purchase orders and follow up with suppliers to avoid inventory gaps.
• Expedite orders when necessary and communicate delays to internal teams.
• Develop relations with domestic and international suppliers.
• Support supplier selection and development and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain records of supplier quotations, purchasing decisions, and purchase orders.
• Provide updates regarding supplier performance and project status.
• Follow Century Furniture purchasing policies and procedures.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Supplier relationship management

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Excel

Education

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

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Century Furniture in Hickory, NC is seeking a Purchasing Agent to support manufacturing by sourcing materials at the best cost and ensuring timely delivery. You will manage purchasing for assigned categories, issue purchase orders, and coordinate with Production, Engineering, Product Development, and suppliers.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least six years in purchasing, with experience reading technical drawings and using ERP systems (SAP/others).