Supplier Engagement & ERP Purchasing Specialist

Specialized Talent Acquisition Recruiting Team (START); Shelby Township (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Talent Acquisition Recruiting Team (START) is seeking a hands-on purchasing support role in Michigan to tighten PO processes by actively communicating with suppliers and keeping ERP data current. You will confirm deliveries, input new dates, and escalate shortages to leadership to maintain production flow.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in admin/purchasing or supply chain, strong Excel and Outlook skills, and a meticulous, proactive work style in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of admin, purchasing, customer service, or supply chain experience preferred.
• Exceptional organization and follow-up abilities.
• Clear, professional communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Proactively contact suppliers about open, past due, and pending purchase orders.
• Capture and record updated delivery dates and order status details.
• Enter confirmations and delivery commitments in the E2 ERP system with precision.
• Help drive down the backlog of Past Due and To Be Confirmed purchase orders.
• Track vendor responses and escalate shortages or delivery risks to the Purchasing Agent or leadership.
• Share updates with internal departments about vendor delivery expectations and order status.

Skills

Outlook

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Tools

E2 ERP

Job description

Specialized Talent Acquisition Recruiting Team (START) is seeking a hands-on purchasing support role in Michigan to tighten PO processes by actively communicating with suppliers and keeping ERP data current. You will confirm deliveries, input new dates, and escalate shortages to leadership to maintain production flow.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in admin/purchasing or supply chain, strong Excel and Outlook skills, and a meticulous, proactive work style in a manufacturing setting.