Purchasing Specialist - Manufacturing

We're looking for an experienced Buyer / Purchasing Specialist to join our growing manufacturing team. In this role, you'll be

responsible for purchasing materials, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring on-time delivery of materials and services to keep production running smoothly.

If you have purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment and enjoy working with suppliers, production teams, and estimating, we encourage you to apply.

• Issue and manage purchase orders for materials, components, and outside services
• Source and evaluate suppliers to support cost, quality, and delivery goals
• Monitor open orders and expedite materials to keep production on schedule
• Work closely with Estimating, Engineering, Scheduling, and Production teams
• Support quoting by gathering supplier pricing and lead times
• Track vendor performance including on-time delivery and quality metrics
• Coordinate supplier corrective actions and resolve pricing or invoice issues
• Maintain purchasing records, certifications, and ERP system data

• 5+ years of purchasing or buyer experience in manufacturing
• Experience purchasing raw materials, machining services, fabrication, or production supplies
• Strong understanding of supply chain, supplier management, and inventory planning
• Ability to read technical drawings and material specifications
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (JobBOSS preferred)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Associate's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or related field
• Experience in precision machining, metal fabrication, or contract manufacturing

Join a team where your purchasing expertise helps keep production running smoothly and supports the growth of our manufacturing operations.

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