Supply Chain Specialist
Job in
Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minnesota, 56006, USA
Listed on 2026-03-12
Listing for:
Employbridge
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-12
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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 - $/yr
Search Consultant Manager @ Employ Bridge | Recruiting, Head Hunting, Client Relations, & People Success Position SummaryThe 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.
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
- 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
- Mid-Senior level
- Full-time
- Purchasing and Manufacturing
- Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Employbridge by 2x
Inferred from the description for this job- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Disability insurance
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