Supply Chain Specialist

Employbridge; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Job summary

A prominent recruiting firm is looking for a Supply Chain Specialist in Mankato, MN. In this role, you will manage purchasing activities and support material planning and supplier performance in a manufacturing environment. You should have 3-5 years of relevant experience and a strong knowledge of ERP systems, alongside excellent communication and analytical skills. The position offers a full-time schedule, and local candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or material planning.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment required.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Issue and manage purchase orders, pricing, delivery commitments, and supplier communications.
• Source and manage suppliers for materials, equipment, and MRO items.
• Monitor material availability, shortages, and supply risks.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Supply chain knowledge

Supplier management skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Epicor)

Power BI

Job description

This range is provided by Employbridge. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

Search Consultant Manager @ EmployBridge | Recruiting, Head Hunting, Client Relations, & People Success

Position Summary

The Purchaser / Supply Chain Specialist manages day-to-day purchasing activities while supporting material planning, inventory control, and supplier performance in a manufacturing environment. This role ensures timely, cost-effective procurement of materials, maintains accurate planning data, and partners cross-functionally to support uninterrupted production. Only accepting local candidates at this time.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm

Key Responsibilities

• Issue and manage purchase orders, pricing, delivery commitments, and supplier communications
• Source and manage suppliers for materials, equipment, and MRO items
• Support MRP-driven material planning to meet production schedules
• Monitor material availability, shortages, and supply risks
• Maintain inventory accuracy; support cycle counts and excess/obsolete material disposition
• Track supplier performance and support corrective actions and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with production, planning, engineering, and quality teams
• Maintain ERP/MRP master data and prepare basic supply chain reports
• Support cost reduction, Lean, and process improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or material planning
• Manufacturing or production environment experience required
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, etc.)
• Solid analytical, communication, and supplier management skills
• Proficiency in Excel; Power BI experience a plus
• Lean/CI knowledge preferred

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing and Manufacturing

Industries

• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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Inferred from the description for this job

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance

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