Procurement & Inventory Specialist Manchester Tank Quincy

Company Description

Manchester Tank has a proud heritage of hard-working people, who for over 75 years have manufactured high quality products for our country and the world. The McWane/Manchester Way Compass is provided as a personal guide to help team members navigate through situations they encounter daily at work and includes eight core principles to guide our team members:
Communication, Safety, Environment, Leadership, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork. All team members are expected to know these principles, values, and behaviors. Our Compass Points ensure higher levels of safety and environmental performance in all our operations. It also improves communication, relationships, and work performance at all levels of our organization.

Manchester Tank is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. Manchester Tank will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA - gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

Job Summary

The Procurement & Inventory Specialist oversees the purchasing process and maintains inventory levels to support organizational operations. This role ensures timely procurement of goods and services, accurate inventory tracking, and compliance with company policies, vendor agreements, environmental health and safety (EHS) standards, and Compass Points.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Analyze market conditions, supplier performance, and delivery timelines to determine current and future material availability.
• Source, evaluate, and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, cost effectiveness, and reliable delivery.
• Support and participate in contract negotiations with key suppliers to secure competitive pricing, favorable terms, and continuity of supply.
• Ensure suppliers and vendors align with organizational objectives and Compass Points.
• Prepare, review, and issue purchase orders, revisions, and change notices in accordance with company policies.
• Coordinate purchasing, receiving, storing, and handling of materials to ensure accurate inventory levels.
• Maintain accurate records in inventory management and MRP systems.
• Monitor inventory levels and arrange for the disposal of surplus or obsolete materials following company guidelines.
• Promote a safe working environment and comply with all safety, EHS, and applicable operational procedures.
• Identify opportunities to engage employees in safety initiatives, process improvements, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Quarterly travel.
• Demonstrate and uphold Compass Points values in daily work activities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

• Dependable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to contribute to and support a positive team‑focused work environment
• Ability to work independently while following established procedures

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and four to five years of experience in procurement and inventory management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and MRP/inventory systems
• Strong customer service and internal customer interface skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Must attend, complete, and apply all required in‑house training

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